Z45.010
BillableEncounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient visit to check and test the battery of an implanted heart pacemaker to ensure it is functioning properly.
Coding Tips
- •This code is used specifically for battery checks and testing, not for other pacemaker adjustments
- •This is a Z code (encounter code), so it should be the primary diagnosis when the visit is solely for this purpose
Code Hierarchy
└Z45Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device└Z45.0Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac device└Z45.01Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac pacemaker└Z45.010Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
└Z45.010Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]