Z43 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Includes for Z43 ICD 10 code
  • closure of artificial openings
  • passage of sounds or bougies through artificial openings
  • reforming artificial openings
  • removal of catheter from artificial openings
  • toilet or cleansing of artificial openings

Type 1 excludes for Z43 ICD 10 code
  • complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)

Type 2 excludes for Z43 ICD 10 code
  • fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Codes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z43 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

Z43 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about Z43 ICD 10 code

An ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It treats certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. It can be permanent, when an organ must be removed. It can be temporary, when the organ needs time to heal. The organ could be the small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder. With an ostomy, there must be a new way for wastes to leave the body.

There are many different types of ostomy. Some examples are:

  • Ileostomy - the bottom of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the stoma. This bypasses the colon, rectum and anus.
  • Colostomy - the colon is attached to the stoma. This bypasses the rectum and the anus.
  • Urostomy - the tubes that carry urine to the bladder are attached to the stoma. This bypasses the bladder.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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