Current

Z42 — Encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury

Part of Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services , block Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53) .

Official Notes

Excludes1

encounter for cosmetic plastic surgery ( Z41.1 )

Excludes1

encounter for plastic surgery for treatment of current injury - code to relevent injury

Child Codes

Z42.1 Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy Billable
Z42.8 Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury Billable

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite Z42.

Z41.1 Encounter for cosmetic surgery Billable

FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS