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Z44.32

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Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis

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 an external left breast prosthesis fitted or adjusted after mastectomy or for cosmetic purposes.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates the left breast to support this specific code
  • •Document any fit issues, skin irritation, or other complications that necessitate the adjustment

Code Hierarchy

└Z44Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device└Z44.3Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis└Z44.32Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis
└Z44.32Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis

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