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Z43

Non-billable

Encounter for attention to artificial openings

Encounter for attention to artificial openings

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z40-Z53

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this 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

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
  • fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Child Codes (10)

Z43.0

Encounter for attention to tracheostomy

BillableZ43.1

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

BillableZ43.2

Encounter for attention to ileostomy

BillableZ43.3

Encounter for attention to colostomy

BillableZ43.4

Encounter for attn to oth artif openings of digestive tract

BillableZ43.5

Encounter for attention to cystostomy

BillableZ43.6

Encounter for attn to oth artif openings of urinary tract

BillableZ43.7

Encounter for attention to artificial vagina

BillableZ43.8

Encounter for attention to other artificial openings

BillableZ43.9

Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z43?

ICD-10-CM code Z43 represents "Encounter for attention to artificial openings". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z43 a billable code?

No, Z43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Z43.

What chapter is Z43 in?

Z43 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z43?

Z43 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-).

What are the subcategories under Z43?

Z43 has 10 child codes, including: Z43.0 (Encounter for attention to tracheostomy), Z43.1 (Encounter for attention to gastrostomy), Z43.2 (Encounter for attention to ileostomy), Z43.3 (Encounter for attention to colostomy), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z43?

Z43 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910807, C4290510, C4290511, C4290512, C4290513, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.