Z48.21
BillableEncounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Z48.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA heart transplant removes a damaged or diseased heart and replaces it with a healthy one. The healthy heart comes from a donor who has died. It is the last resort for people with heart failure when all other treatments have failed. The heart failure might have been caused by coronary heart disease, damaged heart valves or heart muscles, congenital heart defects, or viral infections of the heart. Although heart…
Read more about Heart Transplantation at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z48.21?
- Z48.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z48.21 a billable code?
- Yes — Z48.21 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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