Surgical Aftercare ICD-10-CM Codes | 2025

Use a surgical aftercare ICD code when a patient is receiving continued care following surgery, but no active treatment for the original condition is being provided. These codes are appropriate for follow-up visits focused on recovery, wound care, or monitoring after the initial procedure is complete.

Yes, surgical aftercare diagnosis codes are billable when properly documented to reflect postprocedural care. They indicate the reason for ongoing medical attention related to completed surgery, not active disease treatment.

A surgical aftercare diagnosis code identifies that the patient is receiving healthcare services related to the healing or monitoring phase after surgery. It reflects post-treatment support and is used to explain encounters where the primary concern is recovery, not a new or ongoing condition.