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Z46.3

Billable

Encounter for fit/adjst of dental prosthetic device

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z40-Z53

Parent Code

Z46

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dentures

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • removal or replacement of other 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 management of implanted devices (Z45.-)
  • issue of repeat prescription only (Z76.0)
  • presence of prosthetic and other devices (Z95-Z97)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z46.3?

ICD-10-CM code Z46.3 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z46.3 a billable code?

Yes, Z46.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z46.3 in?

Z46.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z46.3?

Z46.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index.

What SNOMED CT codes does Z46.3 map to?

Z46.3 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 278613003, 278629006. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z46.3?

Z46.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910896, C2910895. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.