Z93.4
BillableOther artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status
Z93.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It treats certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. It can be permanent, when an organ must be removed. It can be temporary, when the organ needs time to heal. The organ could be the small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder. With an ostomy, there must be a new way for wastes to leave the body. There are many…
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z93.4?
- Z93.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z93.4 a billable code?
- Yes — Z93.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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