ICD-10: Z44
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
Clinical Information
Includes
- removal or replacement of external prosthetic device
Coding Guidelines
Excludes 1
- presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)
- malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
Subcategories
Z44.1
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg
Z44.2
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye
Z44.9
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device
Z44.3
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
Z44.0
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm
Z44.8
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other external prosthetic devices
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