U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z43 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for attention to artificial openings

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z43

Encounter for attention to artificial openings

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z43 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)

  3. 3

    Category Z43

    Encounter for attention to artificial openings

  4. 4

    Code Z43

    Encounter for attention to artificial openings

More specific choices

Codes under Z43

Z43 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z43.0

Encounter for attention to tracheostomy

Z43.1

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Z43.2

Encounter for attention to ileostomy

Z43.3

Encounter for attention to colostomy

Z43.4

Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract

Z43.5

Encounter for attention to cystostomy

Z43.6

Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract

Z43.7

Encounter for attention to artificial vagina

Z43.8

Encounter for attention to other artificial openings

Z43.9

Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z43.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z43.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z43.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z43 mean?

Z43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for attention to artificial openings.”

Is Z43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z43 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Z43 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z43 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53) (Z40–Z53), under category Z43, Encounter for attention to artificial openings.

What coding notes are listed for Z43?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z43 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-). Excludes2 notes: fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46).

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