Z48.24
BillableEncounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Z48.24 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for aftercare following lung 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 lung transplant removes a person's diseased lung and replaces it with a healthy one. The healthy lung comes from a donor who has died. Some people get one lung during a transplant. Other people get two. Lung transplants are used for people who are likely to die from lung disease within 1 to 2 years. Their conditions are so severe that other treatments, such as medicines or breathing devices, no longer work. Lung…
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z48.24?
- Z48.24 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z48.24 a billable code?
- Yes — Z48.24 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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