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# Z51.A Encounter for sepsis aftercare

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for sepsis aftercare

## Related codes

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-   [`Z51.12` Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z51.12/)
-   [`Z51.5` Encounter for palliative care ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z51.5/)
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-   [`Z51.81` Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z51.81/)
-   [`Z51.89` Encounter for other specified aftercare ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z51.89/)

## Common questions

### Is Z51.A a billable code?

Yes. Z51.A is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z51 Encounter for other aftercare and medical care

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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