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Z93

Non-billable

Artificial opening status

Artificial opening status

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Child Codes

9

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Child Codes (9)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for artificial opening status?

The ICD-10-CM code for artificial opening status is Z93. The full clinical description is "Artificial opening status". Z93 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z93 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z93 represents “Artificial opening status”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z93 a billable code?

No, Z93 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z93.

What chapter is Z93 in?

Z93 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z93?

Z93 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: artificial openings requiring attention or management (Z43.-); complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-).

What are the subcategories under Z93?

Z93 has 9 child codes, including: Z93.0 (Tracheostomy status), Z93.1 (Gastrostomy status), Z93.2 (Ileostomy status), Z93.3 (Colostomy status), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z93?

Z93 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0260691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does Z93 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like artificial opening status affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z93?

Z93 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB61.Z (Presence of artificial opening, unspecified).

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