Z443-char group
Fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Excl.: presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)
Codes within Z44
Z44.0Fitting and adjustment of artificial arm (complete)(partial)Z44.1Fitting and adjustment of artificial leg (complete)(partial)Z44.2Fitting and adjustment of artificial eyeZ44.3Fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesisZ44.8Fitting and adjustment of other external prosthetic devicesZ44.9Fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device