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Z44.022

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Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial left arm

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

What This Code Means

A patient visit to have a partial artificial arm (prosthetic) fitted or adjusted on the left side of the body.

Coding Tips

  • •This code applies to adjustment appointments for partial prosthetic arms, not complete replacements
  • •Document the specific type of adjustment (socket fit, alignment, component replacement) for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└Z44Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device└Z44.0Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial arm└Z44.02Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial arm└Z44.022Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial left arm
└Z44.022Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial left arm

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