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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ostomy

ICD-10 Coding for Ostomy

Z93.3
Z43.1
K94.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ostomy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Stoma
Colostomy
Ileostomy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ostomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ostomy

Use ICD-10 code Z93.3 for colostomy status, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Colostomy status

Billable Code
Z93.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • Patient has a colostomy without evidence of reversal.

Applicable To

  • • Permanent colostomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the ostomy is still present and has not been reversed.

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Billable Code
Z43.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Care of gastrostomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of care or intervention provided.

Infection of colostomy

Billable Code
K94.01
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Colostomy infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab results support the diagnosis of infection.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z43.3

Encounter for attention to colostomy

Use when skilled care is provided for the colostomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for colostomy status?

The ICD-10 code for colostomy status is Z93.3. It is used to document the presence of a colostomy that has not been reversed.

How do you code for ostomy care?

Use Z43.x codes for encounters involving care or maintenance of an ostomy, such as Z43.1 for gastrostomy care.

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