Z44.029 Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial arm, unspecified arm

The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial arm, unspecified arm is Z44.029 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Section

Z40-Z53: Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

Category Z44

37 codes (26 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.

Additional codes with observation code (fragment)

observation code, but only if they are unrelated to the suspected condition being observed.

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool