Z44
Non-billableEncounter for fit/adjst of external prosthetic device
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z40-Z53
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- removal or replacement of external prosthetic device
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
- presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
Child Codes (6)
Z44.0Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm
Z44.1Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg
Z44.2Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye
Z44.3Encounter for fit/adjst of external breast prosthesis
Z44.8Encounter for fit/adjst of external prosthetic devices
Z44.9Encounter for fit/adjst of unsp external prosthetic device
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Encounter for fit/adjst of external prosthetic deviceC2910857
- Encounter for fit/adjst of external prosthetic devicesC2910857
- Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic deviceC2910857
- Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other external prosthetic devicesC2910857
- removal or replacement of external prosthetic deviceC4290515
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z44?
ICD-10-CM code Z44 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z44 a billable code?
No, Z44 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Z44.
What chapter is Z44 in?
Z44 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z44?
Z44 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index; presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-).
What are the subcategories under Z44?
Z44 has 6 child codes, including: Z44.0 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm), Z44.1 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg), Z44.2 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye), Z44.3 (Encounter for fit/adjst of external breast prosthesis), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z44?
Z44 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910857, C4290515. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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