2025 ICD-10-CM code Z93
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) Feed
Artificial opening status.
The medical necessity for Z93 must be supported by the underlying condition that led to the creation of the artificial opening.
Clinicians use this code to document the presence of an artificial opening, which helps in tracking patient history and informing future care decisions.
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
In simple words: This code indicates the presence of a surgically created opening, like a stoma.
The presence of an artificial opening created surgically for therapeutic or other purposes.
Example 1: A patient with a history of colon cancer now has a colostomy., A patient post-laryngectomy has a tracheostomy., A patient with a urostomy due to bladder removal.
Medical record documentation should clearly specify the type and location of the artificial opening, as well as the reason for its creation.
** For more specific reporting on the status of artificial openings of the respiratory system, digestive system, or urinary system, consider using subcategories Z93.0-Z93.6.Always refer to the latest ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
- Specialties:General surgery, oncology, urology, otolaryngology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Home