Z41.1 Encounter for cosmetic surgery
The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for cosmetic surgery is Z41.1 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- Z40-Z53: Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
- Category Z41
- 6 codes (5 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Z41.1:
- Admission (for) › cosmetic surgery NEC
- Admission (for) › breast augmentation or reduction
- Encounter (with health service) (for) › breast augmentation or reduction
- Admission (for) › plastic surgery, cosmetic NEC
Inclusion Terms
- Encounter for cosmetic breast implant
- Encounter for cosmetic procedure
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 1,180 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Z41.1 among the documented diagnoses.
- 705 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z991) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.
Additional codes with observation code (fragment)observation code, but only if they are unrelated to the suspected condition being observed.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026