Z48.02

Applicable To

• Encounter for removal of staples

Approximate Synonyms

• Removal of staple done

• Removal of staples

• Removal of suture done

• Removal of sutures

Present On Admission

• Z48.02

Details

• Z48.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Z48.02 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z48.02 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z48.02 may differ.