Z43.9
BillableEncounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening
Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening
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
Related Codes(9)
Z43.0Encounter for attention to tracheostomy
Z43.1Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Z43.2Encounter for attention to ileostomy
Z43.3Encounter for attention to colostomy
Z43.4Encounter for attn to oth artif openings of digestive tract
Z43.5Encounter for attention to cystostomy
Z43.6Encounter for attn to oth artif openings of urinary tract
Z43.7Encounter for attention to artificial vagina
Z43.8Encounter for attention to other artificial openings
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Clinical Terms
- Ischemia of stoma
- Ischaemia of stoma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening is Z43.9. The full clinical description is "Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening". Z43.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z43.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z43.9 represents “Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z43.9 a billable code?
Yes, Z43.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z43.9 in?
Z43.9 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z43.9?
Z43.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z43.9 map to?
Z43.9 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 236120009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z43.9?
Z43.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0740203. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z43.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening 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 Z43.9?
Z43.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB62.Z (Attention to artificial openings, unspecified).
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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.