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ICD-10: Z47.2

Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

  • encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character
  • infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)
  • encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D

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