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Z44.001

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Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified right artificial arm

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A medical visit to fit and adjust a prosthetic arm (artificial limb) on the right side when the specific type of prosthesis is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates an unspecified prosthetic arm; clarify whether it is a partial or complete prosthesis if possible
  • •Document the reason for the fitting/adjustment (new fitting, repair, modification, etc.)

Code Hierarchy

└Z44Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device└Z44.0Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm└Z44.00Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified artificial arm└Z44.001Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified right artificial arm
└Z44.001Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified right artificial arm

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