Z43: Encounter for attention to artificial openings
Codes under Z43 (Encounter for attention to artificial openings). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Z43.0 | Encounter for attention to tracheostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.0 | Encounter for attention to tracheostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.1 | Encounter for attention to gastrostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.1 | Encounter for attention to gastrostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.2 | Encounter for attention to ileostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.2 | Encounter for attention to ileostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.3 | Encounter for attention to colostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.3 | Encounter for attention to colostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.4 | Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract | ✓ |
| Z43.4 | Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract | ✓ |
| Z43.5 | Encounter for attention to cystostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.5 | Encounter for attention to cystostomy | ✓ |
| Z43.6 | Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract | ✓ |
| Z43.6 | Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract | ✓ |
| Z43.7 | Encounter for attention to artificial vagina | ✓ |
| Z43.7 | Encounter for attention to artificial vagina | ✓ |
| Z43.8 | Encounter for attention to other artificial openings | ✓ |
| Z43.8 | Encounter for attention to other artificial openings | ✓ |
| Z43.9 | Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening | ✓ |
| Z43.9 | Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z43?
Z43 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Encounter for attention to artificial openings. It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 20 of which are billable.
Is Z43 a billable code?
No — Z43 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Z43.0 — Encounter for attention to tracheostomy). 20 of the 20 codes under Z43 are billable.
What codes fall under Z43?
Z43 includes Z43.0, Z43.0, Z43.1, Z43.1, Z43.2, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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