Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices (Z46)
Instructional Notations
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- removal or replacement of other device
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices Z45
- issue of repeat prescription only Z76.0
- presence of prosthetic and other devices Z95 Z97
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00–Z99)
Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
Z46 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices
- 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
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices (Z46)