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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid Z46.1

ICD-10 code Z46.1 for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid
Excludes1: encounter for adjustment and management of implanted hearing device (Z45.32-)

Z46

Includes: removal or replacement of other device

Excludes1: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2: encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices (Z45.-)
issue of repeat prescription only (Z76.0)
presence of prosthetic and other devices (Z95-Z97)

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Pre-op Ureteral Stent placement dx?
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[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 507231, member: 5404"] I agree with your rationale, Z46.59 is more appropriate for the placement of the device whereas Z43.1 is for evaluation or maintenance of an existing d... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign?
[QUOTE="whatwouldyousay, post: 507222, member: 746676"] Thanks Lisa! This is a report I am auditing so I am trying to respond to the audit appropriately for this report which lacks any indication, rea... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign?
[QUOTE="LisaAlonso23, post: 507220, member: 220094"] Yes, it's a GI device. What does the op report state as the reason for the procedure? [/QUOTE] Thanks Lisa! This is a report I am auditing so I am ... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign?
[QUOTE="whatwouldyousay, post: 507140, member: 746676"] Is a gastrostomy considered a GI device? If so I would assign Z46.59 Is gastrostomy considered a catheter? If so I would assign Z46.82 I do not ... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign? diagnosis needed gastrostomy z46.59 z46.82
Is a gastrostomy considered a GI device? If so I would assign Z46.59 Is gastrostomy considered a catheter? If so I would assign Z46.82 I do not feel Z43.1 is appropriate since that is an aftercare cod... [ Read More ]
ear wick removal
There is no specific CPT code for the removal - if it does not involve an incision or surgical technique, then it would just be considered a part of the E/M service. If the only documented reason for... [ Read More ]
Question
Hello There: I always use Z46.82 for drainage. Thank you and hope this helps!... [ Read More ]
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