Z45.81 Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant
The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant is Z45.81 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.
Classification
- Section
- Z40-Z53: Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
- Category Z45
- 27 codes (19 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Z45.81:
- Encounter (with health service) (for) › breast implant exchange (different material) (different size)
- Removal (from) (of) › breast implant
- Encounter (with health service) (for) › removal (of) › breast implant
- Encounter (with health service) (for) › adjustment and management (of) › breast implant
- Encounter (with health service) (for) › removal (of) › breast implant › tissue expander (with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant)
- Admission (for) › adjustment (of) › breast › implant
Inclusion Terms
- Encounter for elective implant exchange (different material) (different size)
- Encounter for removal of tissue expander with or without synchronous insertion of permanent implant
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