ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z44.3
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z44.3
- complications of breast implant (T85.4-)
- encounter for adjustment or removal of breast implant (Z45.81-)
- encounter for initial breast implant insertion for cosmetic breast augmentation (Z41.1)
- encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy (Z42.1)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z44.3 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis)
ICD-10-CM code Z44.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z44.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z44.3 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external breast prosthesis.