ICD-10-CM Z46: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z46

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z46

Includes Notes

removal or replacement of other device

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for adjustment and management of implanted hearing device (Z45.32-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for attention to artificial openings of digestive tract (Z43.1-Z43.4)

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)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • encounter for adjustment and management of implanted nervous system device (Z45.4-)
  • encounter for adjustment and management of implanted visual substitution device (Z45.31)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

attention to artificial openings of urinary tract (Z43.5, Z43.6)

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dentures

Inclusion Terms
  • Encounter for insulin pump instruction and training
  • Encounter for insulin pump titration
Inclusion Terms

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of wheelchair

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z46):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code Z46 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices)

ICD-10-CM code Z46 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 Z46 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z46 - Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices. 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 other devices.