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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for removal of admission

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Admission (for) › removal of”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding removal of admission

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for removal of admission; the code depends on the details below.

More specific removal of admission codes (official index)

  • cystostomy catheter Z43.5 — Encounter for attention to cystostomy
  • drains Z48.03 — Encounter for change or removal of drains
  • dressing (nonsurgical) Z48.00 — Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
  • implantable subdermal contraceptive Z30.46 — Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
  • intrauterine contraceptive device Z30.432 — Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
  • neuropacemaker (brain) (peripheral nerve) (spinal cord) Z46.2 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses
  • implanted Z45.42 — Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
  • staples Z48.02 — Encounter for removal of sutures
  • surgical dressing Z48.01 — Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
  • sutures Z48.02 — Encounter for removal of sutures
  • ureteral stent Z46.6 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Common questions about removal of admission ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cystostomy catheter removal of admission?

Z43.5 — Encounter for attention to cystostomy.

What is the ICD-10 code for drains removal of admission?

Z48.03 — Encounter for change or removal of drains.

What is the ICD-10 code for dressing removal of admission?

Z48.00 — Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing.

What is the ICD-10 code for implantable subdermal contraceptive removal of admission?

Z30.46 — Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive.

What is the ICD-10 code for intrauterine contraceptive device removal of admission?

Z30.432 — Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device.

What is the ICD-10 code for neuropacemaker removal of admission?

Z46.2 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses.

What is the ICD-10 code for staples removal of admission?

Z48.02 — Encounter for removal of sutures.