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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial arm Z44.01

ICD-10 code Z44.01 for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial arm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Official Long Descriptor

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial arm

Z44

Includes: removal or replacement of external prosthetic device

Excludes1: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)

 
Z44.01 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial arm
Child Code
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete right artificial arm
Child Code
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete left artificial arm
Child Code
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial arm, unspecified arm

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