Z44.0: Fitting and adjustment of artificial arm (complete)(partial)
You had an adjustment to a prosthesis that fully or partly replaces your arm.
A prosthesis is an artificial replacement for an arm. Examinations before attaching the prosthesis aim to ensure that the prosthesis fits the body exactly. Over time the prosthesis may be readjusted where necessary.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).