Z44.0

Non-billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm

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

Parent Code

Z44

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z44.0?

ICD-10-CM code Z44.0 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z44.0 a billable code?

No, Z44.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z44.0.

What chapter is Z44.0 in?

Z44.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z44.0?

Z44.0 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 Z44.0?

Z44.0 has 3 child codes, including: Z44.00 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unsp artificial arm), Z44.01 (Encounter for fit/adjst of complete artificial arm), Z44.02 (Encounter for fit/adjst of partial artificial arm).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z44.0?

Z44.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910823. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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