Current
Z46 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices
Part of Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services , block Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53) .
Official Notes
Includes
removal or replacement of other device
Excludes1
malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
Excludes2
encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices ( Z45 .-)
Excludes2
issue of repeat prescription only ( Z76.0 )
Excludes2
presence of prosthetic and other devices (Z95-Z97)
Child Codes
- Z46.0 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of spectacles and contact lenses Billable
- Z46.1 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid Billable
- Z46.2 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses Billable
- Z46.3 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of dental prosthetic device Billable
- Z46.4 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device Billable
- Z46.5 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device Has subcodes
- Z46.6 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device Billable
- Z46.8 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices Has subcodes
- Z46.9 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified device Billable
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite Z46.
FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS