ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
Z44.32 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in Z44
26 complete codes in this category.
- Z44.119Encounter for fitting and adjustment of complete artificial leg, unspecified leg
- Z44.121Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial right leg
- Z44.122Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial left leg
- Z44.129Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial leg, unspecified leg
- Z44.20Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye, unspecified
- Z44.21Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial right eye
- Z44.22Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye
- Z44.30Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis, unspecified breast
- Z44.31Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external right breast prosthesis
- Z44.32Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis
- Z44.8Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other external prosthetic devices
- Z44.9Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to Z44.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has Z44, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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