2025 ICD-10-CM code Z43.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Attention to artificial openings XXI Feed
Encounter for attention to ileostomy.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the need for attention to the ileostomy. This may include routine maintenance, management of complications, or patient education.
The clinician is responsible for providing the necessary care and attention to the ileostomy, which may include cleaning, checking for complications, and addressing any patient concerns.
- XXI
- Z40-Z54: Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and health careZ43: Attention to artificial openings
In simple words: This code is used when a person visits a healthcare provider for the care and maintenance of their ileostomy.
This code is used for encounters with the healthcare system for attention to an ileostomy.This includes care such as closure, passage of instruments, reforming, removal of catheters, and cleansing.
Example 1: A patient with a pre-existing ileostomy presents to their physician's office for routine ileostomy care and appliance change., A patient visits a wound care clinic for treatment of a skin irritation around their ileostomy site., A home health nurse visits a patient's home to provide ileostomy care and education on proper maintenance techniques.
Documentation should include the type of ileostomy, the reason for the encounter (e.g., routine care, complication), and any procedures performed.
** This code is not to be used for initial creation of the ileostomy. It is specifically for the attention or care of an existing ileostomy.It excludes complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-) and fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46).
- Payment Status: Non-Billable/Non-Specific
- Specialties:General surgery, gastroenterology, wound care, ostomy nursing
- Place of Service:Office, Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, Outpatient Hospital, Other Place of Service