Z44.02 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for Z44.02 ICD 10 code:
Encounter for fit/adjst of partial artificial arm
Codes
- Z44.021 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial right arm
- Z44.022 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial left arm
- Z44.029 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial arm, unspecified arm
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z44.02 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
- Z44 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
- Z44.0 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm
- Z44.1 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg
- Z44.2 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye
- Z44.3 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z44.02 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z44.02 ICD 10 code
People 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 perform daily activities such as walking, eating, or dressing. Some artificial limbs let you function nearly as well as before.
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