Z44.22

✓ Billable

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye

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

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • mechanical complication of ocular prosthesis (T85.3)
  • malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index
  • presence of prosthetic device (Z97.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Z44.22 represents encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye. This code falls under the Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that Z44.22 has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z44.22?

ICD-10-CM code Z44.22 is "Encounter for fitting and adjustment of artificial left eye". It belongs to the category: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

Is Z44.22 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, Z44.22 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with Z44.22?

Z44.22 has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in Z44.2

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

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Code Information

CodeZ44.22
BillableYes
ParentZ44.2
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes13 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)