Z49.01 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z49.01

Code: Z49.01 (claims format: Z4901)
Description: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Short description: Encounter for fit/adjst of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
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: Z49 › Z49.0

Notes for Z49.01

Applicable to:

Removal or replacement of renal dialysis catheter
Toilet or cleansing of renal dialysis catheter

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z49 – Encounter for care involving renal dialysis

Code also:

associated end stage renal disease (N18.6)

Z49.0 – Preparatory care for renal dialysis

Applicable to:

Encounter for dialysis instruction and training

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)

Index terms for Z49.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z49.0

Z49.02 – Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheterBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z49.01?

Z49.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter, in the block Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care).

Is Z49.01 a billable code?

Yes. Z49.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z49.01 belong to?

It belongs to category Z49 – Encounter for care involving renal dialysis.

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.