Z47.2 - Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for removal of internal fixation device is listed as Z47.2.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field	Value
Diagnosis Code:	Z47.2
Description:	Encounter for removal of internal fixation device Excludes1: encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment -code to fracture with appropriate 7th character encounter for removal of external fixation device -code to fracture with 7th character D infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-) mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)
Diagnostic Related Groups (MS-DRG v30.0)	559 - Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue W Mcc 560 - Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue W Cc 561 - Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue W/o Cc/mcc

Chapter	Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block	Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
Parent	Z47 - Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code:	V54.01 - Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Z47.2:
Z47.1 - Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Z47.3 - Aftercare following explantation of joint prosthesis
Z47.8 - Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare