Question 1

Is Z45 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z45 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z45 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z45 represents Encounter for adjustment and management of implanted device. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Z45 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z45 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z45?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z45 is section:Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Z45?

Accepted Answer

Code Z45 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index. These conditions cannot be coded together with Z45 as they represent different diagnoses.

Z452026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

Notes3Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Is Z45 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z45 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Z45 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z45?

What conditions are excluded from Z45?