Z44.22 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Encounters for other specific health care

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z44.22

Code: Z44.22 (claims format: Z4422)
Description: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
Parent codes: Z44 › Z44.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z44 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device

Includes:

removal or replacement of external prosthetic device

Excludes1 (not coded here):

malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)

Z44.2 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial eye

Excludes1 (not coded here):

mechanical complication of ocular prosthesis (T85.3)

Block Z40-Z53

Applicable to:

Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state

Excludes2 (not included here):

follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)

Related codes in Z44.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z44.22?

Z44.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye, in the block Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care).

Is Z44.22 a billable code?

Yes. Z44.22 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z44.22 belong to?

It belongs to category Z44 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.