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Z44.22

Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z40-Z53

Parent Code

Z44.2

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.-)
  • mechanical complication of ocular prosthesis (T85.3)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye is Z44.22. The full clinical description is "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye". Z44.22 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z44.22 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z44.22 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z44.22 a billable code?

Yes, Z44.22 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z44.22 in?

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

What codes cannot be used with Z44.22?

Z44.22 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.-); mechanical complication of ocular prosthesis (T85.3).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z44.22?

Z44.22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910852. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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