2025 ICD-10-CM code Z44.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Encounters for other specific health care XXI Feed
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg.
Medical necessity for the fitting and adjustment of an artificial leg is established when the patient has an amputation and requires the prosthesis for ambulation and daily activities.
The clinician's responsibility includes assessing the fit and function of the prosthetic leg, making adjustments as needed, and providing instructions to the patient on proper use and care.
In simple words: This code is used when a patient visits a healthcare professional to have their artificial leg fitted or adjusted.
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial leg. This code is used for encounters specifically related to the fitting and adjustment of an artificial leg.It includes the removal or replacement of the external prosthetic device.
Example 1: A patient who has had a below-the-knee amputation comes to the clinic to have their new artificial leg fitted. The prosthetist assesses the fit, makes adjustments, and instructs the patient on how to use the prosthesis., A patient with an existing artificial leg experiences discomfort and returns to the clinic for adjustments. The prosthetist evaluates the fit, makes the necessary adjustments, and ensures the patient is comfortable and able to ambulate safely., A patient's artificial leg is damaged and needs replacement. The patient visits the clinic, and the prosthetist removes the old prosthesis, fits the new one, and provides instructions on its use and care.
Documentation should include details about the reason for the encounter, the type of artificial leg being fitted or adjusted, any adjustments made, and instructions provided to the patient.The medical record should also reflect the patient's progress with using the prosthesis.
** This code excludes complications or malfunctions of the artificial leg (consult the Alphabetical Index), and the mere presence of the prosthetic device (Z97.-).
- Specialties:Prosthetics, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic