ICD-10-CM Z43: Encounter for attention to artificial openings

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z43

Encounter for attention to artificial openings

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z43

Includes Notes
  • 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

complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

artificial opening status only, without need for care (Z93.-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Encounter for attention to nephrostomy
  • Encounter for attention to ureterostomy
  • Encounter for attention to urethrostomy

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z43):

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 Z43.4 - Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract Z43.5 - Encounter for attention to cystostomy Z43.6 - Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract Z43.7 - Encounter for attention to artificial vagina Z43.8 - Encounter for attention to other artificial openings Z43.9 - Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening

About ICD-10-CM Code Z43 (Encounter for attention to artificial openings)

ICD-10-CM code Z43 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z43 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z43 - Encounter for attention to artificial openings. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for attention to artificial openings.