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Z44Encounter for fit/adjst of external prosthetic device

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

Code Details

Full descriptionEncounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
SectionEncounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

Coding Notes

Includes

  • removal or replacement of external prosthetic device

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
  • presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)

Subcategories (6)

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