Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for colostomy status includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colostomy Status
Use ICD-10 code Z93.3 for colostomy status, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Colostomy infection
Use when there is documented infection of the colostomy site.
Mechanical complication of colostomy
Use when there are mechanical issues such as obstruction or hernia.
The ICD-10 code for colostomy status is Z93.3, used when the colostomy is active and present without reversal.
Document colostomy status by noting the stoma's presence, location, and characteristics in the physical exam, ensuring no reversal is documented.