Z46.8 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Applies from Z46 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

Includes

• removal or replacement of other device

Excludes1 (never code together)

• malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2 (not included here)

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

Codes under Z46.8

• 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

Code annotations containing back-references to Z46.8

Back-references to Z46

• Type 1 Excludes: Z08 Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm ("aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z09 Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm ("aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z09 Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm ("surveillance of prosthetic and other medical devices (Z44-Z46)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z43 Encounter for attention to artificial openings ("fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z45 Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device ("encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-implanted device (Z46.-)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z48 Encounter for other postprocedural aftercare ("encounter for fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z96 Presence of other functional implants ("fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z97 Presence of other devices ("fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z98 Other postprocedural states ("aftercare (Z43-Z49, Z51)")

Nearby codes

• 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 (this code)
• 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