Z44.21 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial right eye for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z44.21 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
- Z44 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
- 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
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z44.21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z44.21 ICD 10 code
Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.
Common eye problems include:
- Refractive errors
- Cataracts - clouded lenses
- Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma
- Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
- Macular degeneration - a disease that destroys sharp, central vision
- Diabetic eye problems
- Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye
Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim, or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye, and inflammation.
NIH: National Eye Institute
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