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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHPeople can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include: Circulation problems from atherosclerosis or diabetes. They may cause you to need an amputation . Traumatic injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat Cancer Birth defects If you are missing an arm or leg, an artificial limb can sometimes replace it. The device, which is called a prosthesis, can help you to…
Read more about Artificial Limbs at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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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