XXI: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Z40-Z54: Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and health care
Subcodes of Z40-Z54:
- Z40: Prophylactic surgery
- Z41: Procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
- Z42: Follow-up care involving plastic surgery
- Z43: Attention to artificial openings
- Z44: Fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
- Z45: Adjustment and management of implanted device
- Z46: Fitting and adjustment of other devices
- Z47: Other orthopaedic follow-up care
- Z48: Other surgical follow-up care
- Z49: Care involving dialysis
- Z50: Care involving use of rehabilitation procedures
- Z51: Other medical care
- Z52: Donors of organs and tissues
- Z53: Persons encountering health services for specific procedures, not carried out
- Z54: Convalescence
Patient Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions or concerns about your health.
If you see an ICD diagnosis code (e.g., on a medical report), be aware that doctors may also include additional indicators to express diagnostic certainty. Only a healthcare professional can interpret these codes accurately in the context of your individual case.
For a complete understanding of your condition and what the diagnosis means for you, please speak directly with your doctor.