Find information on colostomy diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes for colostomy, colostomy care, post-operative care, and complications of colostomy. Learn about types of colostomies, such as loop colostomy, end colostomy, and double-barrel colostomy. Resources for healthcare professionals, including colostomy assessment, management, and patient education are available. Explore coding guidelines for colostomy creation and closure, and understand proper documentation for reimbursement.
Also known as
Presence of artificial opening
Indicates a patient has an artificial opening, such as a colostomy.
Diseases of the intestine
Covers various intestinal conditions that may necessitate a colostomy.
Malignant neoplasm of colon
Includes colon cancers, a common reason for colostomy creation.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the colostomy functioning?
Yes
Is there a complication?
No
Is it due to closure or inactivity?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Presence of Colostomy |
Parastomal Hernia |
Colostomy Complication NEC |
Coding lacks specificity (e.g., type, location) impacting reimbursement and data analysis. CDI should query for details.
Diagnosis lacks supporting documentation. Auditing should verify operative notes or imaging reports.
Complications (e.g., infections, obstructions) may be undercoded, leading to lost revenue and inaccurate quality metrics.
Patient presents with a colostomy, surgically created opening in the abdominal wall for the passage of stool. Assessment reveals a viable, functioning colostomy. Location of the colostomy is documented as (specify location: ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid) colon. The stoma appears (describe appearance: healthy pink, beefy red, dusky, pale) and (describe characteristics: moist, dry, retracted, prolapsed). Peristomal skin is assessed and documented as (describe condition: intact, excoriated, erythematous, macerated). Patient reports (describe patient's subjective experience: comfort level, pain, concerns regarding colostomy care). Colostomy output is characterized as (describe consistency, color, and amount: formed, semi-formed, liquid, brown, green, yellow). Patient education provided regarding colostomy care, including appliance selection and application, skin protection, irrigation techniques (if applicable), dietary considerations, and potential complications such as dehydration, obstruction, and infection. Patient demonstrates understanding of colostomy management. Follow-up appointment scheduled for (date) to monitor healing and provide ongoing support and education. Plan includes referral to ostomy nurse for specialized care and support. Diagnosis: Presence of colostomy. ICD-10 code: (specify appropriate ICD-10 code based on type and reason for colostomy, e.g., K91.4, Z93.3). CPT codes for procedures performed, if applicable (e.g., appliance change, irrigation training): (specify appropriate CPT codes).