Z45.819 – Encounter for adjustment or removal of unspecified breast implant

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Encounters for other specific health care

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z45.819

Code: Z45.819 (claims format: Z45819)
Description: Encounter for adjustment or removal of unspecified breast implant
Short description: Encounter for adjustment or removal of unsp breast implant
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
Parent codes: Z45 › Z45.8 › Z45.81

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z45 – Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device

Includes:

removal or replacement of implanted device

Excludes1 (not coded here):

malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2 (not included here):

encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-implanted device (Z46.-)

Z45.81 – Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant

Applicable to:

Encounter for elective implant exchange (different material) (different size)
Encounter for removal of tissue expander with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant

Excludes1 (not coded here):

complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)

Block Z40-Z53

Applicable to:

Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state

Excludes2 (not included here):

follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)

Related codes in Z45.81

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z45.819?

Z45.819 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for adjustment or removal of unspecified breast implant, in the block Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care).

Is Z45.819 a billable code?

Yes. Z45.819 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z45.819 belong to?

It belongs to category Z45 – Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.