Z48.00
Billable codeEncounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
The ICD-10 code for encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing is Z48.00.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Encounter for change or removal of wound dressing NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z48.01Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
- Z48.02Encounter for removal of sutures
- Z48.03Encounter for change or removal of drains
- Z48.00Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V5830
Associated MS-DRGs
Z48.00 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.