Z44.3
Non-billableEncounter for fit/adjst of external breast prosthesis
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
- complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
- encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant (Z45.81-)
- encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
- encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)
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 Z44.3?
ICD-10-CM code Z44.3 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z44.3 a billable code?
No, Z44.3 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 Z44.3.
What chapter is Z44.3 in?
Z44.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z44.3?
Z44.3 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.-); complications of breast implant (T85.4-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under Z44.3?
Z44.3 has 3 child codes, including: Z44.30 (Encntr for fit/adjst of external breast prosth, unsp breast), Z44.31 (Encounter for fit/adjst of external right breast prosthesis), Z44.32 (Encounter for fit/adjst of external left breast prosthesis).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z44.3?
Z44.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910853. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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