ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z93
Artificial opening status
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z93
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- artificial openings requiring attention or management (Z43.-)
- complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
Inclusion Terms
- Ileal pouch status
- Kock pouch status
Inclusion Terms
- Nephrostomy status
- Ureterostomy status
- Urethrostomy status
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z93):
Z93.0 - Tracheostomy status
Z93.1 - Gastrostomy status
Z93.2 - Ileostomy status
Z93.3 - Colostomy status
Z93.4 - Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status
Z93.5 - Cystostomy status
Z93.50 - Unspecified cystostomy status
Z93.51 - Cutaneous-vesicostomy status
Z93.52 - Appendico-vesicostomy status
Z93.59 - Other cystostomy status
Z93.6 - Other artificial openings of urinary tract status
Z93.8 - Other artificial opening status
Z93.9 - Artificial opening status, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code Z93 (Artificial opening status)
ICD-10-CM code Z93 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 Z93 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z93 - Artificial opening status. 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 Artificial opening status.