Z46.5 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 Z46.5 ICD 10 code:
Encounter for fit/adjst of GI appliance and device
Type 1 excludes for Z46.5 ICD 10 code
- encounter for attention to artificial openings of digestive tract (Z43.1-Z43.4)
Codes
- Z46.51 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band
- Z46.59 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z46.5 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
- Z46 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z46.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting