Z433-char group
Attention to artificial openings
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Incl.: closure passage of sounds or bougies reforming removal of catheter toilet or cleansing Excl.: artificial opening status only, without need for care (Z93.-) complications of external stoma (J95.0, K91.4, N99.5) fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)
Codes within Z43
Z43.0Attention to tracheostomyZ43.1Attention to gastrostomyZ43.2Attention to ileostomyZ43.3Attention to colostomyZ43.4Attention to other artificial openings of digestive tractZ43.5Attention to cystostomyZ43.6Attention to other artificial openings of urinary tractZ43.7Attention to artificial vaginaZ43.8Attention to other artificial openingsZ43.9Attention to unspecified artificial opening