Z48.2 vs Z48.81
Z48.2 (Encounter for aftercare following organ transplant) compared with Z48.81 (Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Z48.81 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z48.2: “aftercare following organ transplant (Z48.2-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Z48.2Encounter for aftercare following organ transplant | Z48.81Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) |
| Definition | Encounter for aftercare following organ transplant is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z48.2). | Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z48.81). |
| Includes | — | These codes identify the body system requiring aftercare. They are for use in conjunction with other aftercare codes to fully explain the aftercare encounter. The condition treated should also be coded if still present. |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources