Z473-char group

Other orthopaedic follow-up care

⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469

Coding rules (TT06)

●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)

Coding guidance (WHO 2019)

Excl.: care involving rehabilitation procedures (Z50.-) complication of internal orthopaedic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-) follow-up examination after treatment of fracture (Z09.4)

Codes within Z47

Z47.0Follow-up care involving removal of fracture plate and other internal fixation device Z47.8Other specified orthopaedic follow-up care Z47.9Orthopaedic follow-up care, unspecified