Z45

Non-billable

Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device

Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted 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

7

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • removal or replacement of implanted device

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-implanted device (Z46.-)

Child Codes (7)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z45?

ICD-10-CM code Z45 represents "Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z45 a billable code?

No, Z45 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Z45.

What chapter is Z45 in?

Z45 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z45?

Z45 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index.

What are the subcategories under Z45?

Z45 has 7 child codes, including: Z45.0 (Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac device), Z45.1 (Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump), Z45.2 (Encounter for adjustment and management of VAD), Z45.3 (Encntr for adjust and mgmt of implnt dev of the specl senses), and 3 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z45?

Z45 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910860, C4290516. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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