Z44 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for Z44 ICD 10 code:

Encounter for fit/adjst of external prosthetic device

Includes for Z44 ICD 10 code
  • removal or replacement of external prosthetic device

Type 1 excludes for Z44 ICD 10 code
  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
  • presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)

Codes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z44 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

Z44 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about Z44 ICD 10 code

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:

  • Circulation problems from atherosclerosis or diabetes. They may cause you to need an amputation.
  • Traumatic injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
  • Cancer
  • Birth defects

If you are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb can sometimes replace it. The device, which is called a prosthesis, can help you to perform daily activities such as walking, eating, or dressing. Some artificial limbs let you function nearly as well as before.

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