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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for attention to ileostomy Z43.2

ICD-10 code Z43.2 for Encounter for attention to ileostomy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for attention to ileostomy

Z43

Includes: closure of artificial openings
passage of sounds or bougies through artificial openings
reforming artificial openings
removal of catheter from artificial openings
toilet or cleansing of artificial openings

Excludes1: complications of external stoma (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)

Excludes2: fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

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