Advanced Search

ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg Z44.1

ICD-10 code Z44.1 for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

Image 1

Official Long Descriptor

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg

Z44

Includes: removal or replacement of external prosthetic device

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

 
Z44.1 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg
Child Code
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified artificial leg
Child Code
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial leg
Child Code
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial leg

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM Z44.1 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
This section shows you chapter-specific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target ICD-10-CM Volume 1 code.

Crosswalks

Forum

Have a question about ICD-10-CM Code Z44.1 ? Start a discussion here
S CODES
You may also be able to use a Z code. Z44.2 is for fitting/adjustment of eye prosthesis. Without seeing the provider's documentation, it's difficult to provide a definitive diagnosis.... [ Read More ]
Wound Care - blood filled blister
[b]Surgical aftercare[/b] We code these with surgical aftercare Z44.817, if there are no other complications, because the wound has changed from a blister to aftercare of an I&D (surgery). As long as... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    See links to CMS documents related to your ICD-10-CM code without changing pages or searching the Web. Create your account here for Free Trial to Codify's CMS Center!

    Latest News