Z44.31
BillableEncounter for fit/adjst of external right breast prosthesis
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external right breast prosthesis
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for fit/adjst of external right breast prosthesis?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for fit/adjst of external right breast prosthesis is Z44.31. The full clinical description is "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external right breast prosthesis". Z44.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z44.31 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z44.31 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external right breast prosthesis". 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 Z44.31 a billable code?
Yes, Z44.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z44.31 in?
Z44.31 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z44.31?
Z44.31 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 UMLS CUIs for Z44.31?
Z44.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910855. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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