ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis Z44.3
ICD-10 code Z44.3 for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
Excludes1:complications of breast implant (T85.4-) encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant (Z45.81-) encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1) encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)
Z44
Includes: removal or replacement of external prosthetic device
Excludes1: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)
Z44.3 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
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