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ICD-10-CM Code for Artificial opening status, unspecified Z93.9

ICD-10 code Z93.9 for Artificial opening status, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Artificial opening status, unspecified

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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Recurrent Respiratory Infections
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HCC Query: COPD and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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High output Ostomy
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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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