Z46.1

Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid

Z46.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z46
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. Hearing aids help people who have hearing loss from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear. The damage can occur as a result of disease, aging, or injury from noise or certain medicines. There are different types of…

Read more about Hearing Aids at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • encounter for adjustment and management of implanted hearing device (Z45.32-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z46.1?
Z46.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z46.1 a billable code?
Yes — Z46.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Z46.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): encounter for adjustment and management of implanted hearing device (Z45.32-).

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

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