Z44.3

Non-billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis

Z44.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z44.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z44
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z44.3?
Z44.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z44.3 a billable code?
No — Z44.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z44.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z44.3?
Z44.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z44.30, Z44.31, Z44.32.
What is excluded from Z44.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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