Z46.4
BillableEncounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device
Coding Notes
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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Requires upper removable orthodontic appliance698533007
- Requires upper orthodontic retainer698534001
- Requires upper fixed orthodontic appliance698535000
- Requires soft occlusal appliance698536004
- Requires removable orthodontic appliance698537008
- Requires orthodontic retainer698538003
- Requires lower removable orthodontic appliance698539006
- Requires lower orthodontic retainer698540008
- Requires lower fixed orthodontic appliance698541007
- Requires hard occlusal appliance698542000
- Requires fixed orthodontic appliance698543005
- Requires functional orthodontic appliance698544004
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device is Z46.4. The full clinical description is "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device". Z46.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z46.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z46.4 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device". 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 Z46.4 a billable code?
Yes, Z46.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z46.4 in?
Z46.4 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z46.4?
Z46.4 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 Z46.4 map to?
Z46.4 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 698543005, 698544004, 698542000, 698541007, 698540008, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z46.4?
Z46.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0260750. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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