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ICD-10-CM Code for Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status Z93.4

ICD-10 code Z93.4 for Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status

Z93

Excludes1: artificial openings requiring attention or management (Z43.-)
complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)

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Postprocedural Status Diagnosis
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G-Tube
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G-Tube
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Presence of Jackson-Pratt Drain
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Coding Status Post Indiana Pouch indiana pouch
Good Monday Morning All :D I am fairly certain I have the correct code but wondered if anyone could verify: For someone who is status post an Indiana Pouch, would it be correct to use Z93.6 - Other a... [ Read More ]
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