Z44.9 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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Admission
(for)
See also Encounter (for)
adjustment
(of)
device NEC
fitting
(of)
device NEC
removal
(of)
See also Removal
external
Fitting
(and adjustment) (of)
prosthetic
(external)
Z44.9
prosthesis
(external)
Z44.9
Management
(of)
Removal
(from) (of)
external
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Z00-Z99 | Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) |
| Z40-Z53 | Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53) |
| Z44 | Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device |
| Z44.9 | Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device |