ICD Code Z43.3

ICD code Z43.3 is encounter for attention to colostomy.

1. Patient has undergone a surgical procedure resulting in the creation of an artificial stoma of the intestine.

2. The encounter is specifically for attention to or management of the artificial intestinal stoma.

3. The visit may involve routine care, cleaning, adjustment, or inspection of the stoma.

4. There are no complications or disorders of the stoma present during the encounter.

5. The patient does not present with an acute illness or injury related to the stoma at the time of the visit.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z43.3 include:

- 44380 (Ileoscopy, through stoma; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing)

- 44385 (Ileoscopy, through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple)

- 44388 (Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing)

- 44389 (Colonoscopy through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple)

- 44392 (Colonoscopy through stoma; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps)

- 44394 (Colonoscopy through stoma; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique)

- 44310 (Revision of colostomy; simple, without resection)

- 44312 (Revision of colostomy; complicated, with resection)

- 49560 (Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducible)

- 49561 (Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated)

- 44620 (Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis)

- 44625 (Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; without resection)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with services related to ICD code Z43.3. Always verify payer-specific guidelines for coverage and coding.

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