Z44 is the ICD-10 code for Fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device. It is a three-character category divided into 6 subcodes; use the subcode whenever the record supports that level of detail. It belongs to the block Z40–Z54 (Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and health care) in Chapter XXI, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Code type
- Category (3 characters)
- Chapter
- XXI · Z00–Z99
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
What Z44 excludes
Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.
- presence of prosthetic device Z97.-
Subcodes of Z44
- Z44.0Fitting and adjustment of artificial arm (complete)(partial)
- Z44.1Fitting and adjustment of artificial leg (complete)(partial)
- Z44.2Fitting and adjustment of artificial eye
- Z44.3Fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
- Z44.8Fitting and adjustment of other external prosthetic devices
- Z44.9Fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device
Z44 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
Z44Ulkoisen proteesin sovitus ja säätö
Z44Versorgen mit und Anpassen einer Ektoprothese
Z44Mise en place et ajustement d'appareils de prothèse externe
Z44aanmeten en bijstellen van uitwendige prothese
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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