Z44
Non-billableEncounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
Z44 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z44.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- Z00-Z99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Includes
- •removal or replacement of external prosthetic device
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
- •presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z44?
- Z44 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z44 a billable code?
- No — Z44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z44.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from Z44?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index; presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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