Z43 - Encounter for attention to artificial openings

The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for attention to artificial openings is listed as Z43.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field	Value
Diagnosis Code:	Z43
Description:	Encounter for attention to artificial openings 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: artificial opening status only, without need for care (Z93.-) complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-) Excludes2: fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Chapter	Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of 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