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Z44 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device


The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device is listed as Z44.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Z44
Description: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
  • Includes: removal or replacement of external prosthetic device
  • Excludes1: malfunction or other complications of device -see Alphabetic Index
  • presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z44:
Z44.0 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm
Z44.1 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg
Z44.2 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye
Z44.3 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
Z44.8 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other external prosthetic devices
Z44.9 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device