ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for catheter removal
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Removal (from) (of) › catheter (urinary) (indwelling)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding catheter removal
The ICD-10-CM code for catheter removal is Z46.6 (Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z46.6.
Within Z46 (encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices), Z46.6 is specifically for encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device. Related codes cover spectacles and contact lenses (Z46.0), hearing aid (Z46.1), related to nervous system and special senses (Z46.2), dental prosthetic device (Z46.3), orthodontic device (Z46.4), other gastrointestinal appliance and device (Z46.5), other specified devices (Z46.8) and unspecified device (Z46.9).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of Z46.6, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: attention to artificial openings of urinary tract (Z43.5, Z43.6).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific catheter removal codes (official index)
Common questions about catheter removal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for catheter removal?
- Z46.6 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z46.82, Z45.2.
What is the ICD-10 code for non-vascular catheter removal?
- Z46.82 — Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter.
What is the ICD-10 code for vascular nec catheter removal?
- Z45.2 — Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device.
Is Z46.6 billable?
- Yes. Z46.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z46.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z46.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z46.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.