Z43
Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Rankcategory
Official Description
Encounter for attention to artificial openings
Use a more specific code (10 billable)
Z43.0Encounter for attention to tracheostomyZ43.1Encounter for attention to gastrostomyZ43.2Encounter for attention to ileostomyZ43.3Encounter for attention to colostomyZ43.4Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tractZ43.5Encounter for attention to cystostomyZ43.6Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tractZ43.7Encounter for attention to artificial vaginaZ43.8Encounter for attention to other artificial openingsZ43.9Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
Z40-Z53 Parent Instructions
Includes
- Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Instructional Notes
Includes
- 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
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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