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Z46.5

Non-billable

Encounter for fit/adjst of GI appliance and device

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and 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

Parent Code

Z46

Child Codes

2

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
  • encounter for attention to artificial openings of digestive tract (Z43.1-Z43.4)

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)

Child Codes (2)

Z46.51

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band

BillableZ46.59

Encounter for fit/adjst of GI appliance and device

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z46.5?

ICD-10-CM code Z46.5 represents "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z46.5 a billable code?

No, Z46.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z46.5.

What chapter is Z46.5 in?

Z46.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z46.5?

Z46.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index; encounter for attention to artificial openings of digestive tract (Z43.1-Z43.4).

What are the subcategories under Z46.5?

Z46.5 has 2 child codes, including: Z46.51 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band), Z46.59 (Encounter for fit/adjst of GI appliance and device).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z46.5?

Z46.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2712802. 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.