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Z46

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Section: Z40-Z53 - Encounters for other specific health care

Coding Guidelines

Includes

  • removal or replacement of other device

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with Z46

  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices (Z45.-)
  • Z76.0 - issue of repeat prescription only (Z76.0)
  • Z95.-Z97 - presence of prosthetic and other devices (Z95-Z97)

Specific Codes (9)

Z46.0Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of spectacles and contact lenses

Z46.1Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid

Z46.2Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses

Z46.3Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device

Z46.4Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device

Z46.5Category

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device

Z46.6Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Z46.8Category

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

Z46.9Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified device

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