Diagnosis Code

Z46 ENCOUNTER FOR FITTING AND ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER DEVICES


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: Z46

Short Description: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

Long Description: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

The code Z46 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00–Z99)
    • Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
      • Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices (Z46)
        • Z46 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code Z46 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Includes Notes:
    • removal or replacement of other device
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices (@Z45*.-)
    • issue of repeat prescription only (@Z76.0*)
    • presence of prosthetic and other devices (@Z95*-@Z97*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
Z46.0 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of spectacles and contact lenses
Z46.1 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid
Z46.2 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses
Z46.3 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device
Z46.4 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device
Z46.5 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Z46.51 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band
Z46.59 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
Z46.6 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Z46.8 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Z46.81 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of insulin pump
Z46.82 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Z46.89 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Z46.9 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified device


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023