ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z43.6
Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z43.6
- Encounter for attention to nephrostomy
- Encounter for attention to ureterostomy
- Encounter for attention to urethrostomy
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z43.6 (Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract)
ICD-10-CM code Z43.6 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 Z43.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z43.6 - Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract. 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 other artificial openings of urinary tract.