Artificial opening status (Z93) ICD-10-CM
The Z93 code range covers artificial opening status with 14 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the Z93 Range 14 codes · 12 billable
- Z93 Artificial opening statusNon-billable
- Z93.0 Tracheostomy status
- Z93.1 Gastrostomy status
- Z93.2 Ileostomy status
- Z93.3 Colostomy status
- Z93.4 Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status
- Z93.5 Cystostomy statusNon-billable
- Z93.50 Unspecified cystostomy status
- Z93.51 Cutaneous-vesicostomy status
- Z93.52 Appendico-vesicostomy status
- Z93.59 Other cystostomy status
- Z93.6 Other artificial openings of urinary tract status
- Z93.8 Other artificial opening status
- Z93.9 Artificial opening status, unspecified
About the Z93 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section Z93 identifies the status of a patient with an artificial opening, such as a stoma or a surgically created opening in the body. These codes describe the presence and type of artificial openings like tracheostomies, gastrostomies, colostomies, and urinary tract openings, which are essential for accurate medical documentation and care management.
This section includes specific codes to represent different artificial openings: Z93.0 for tracheostomy status (commonly referred to as H/O tracheostomy or tracheostomy present), Z93.1 for gastrostomy status (also known as PEG tube or gastrointestinal tube in place), and Z93.3 for colostomy status (including sigmoid colostomy present). Additionally, codes like Z93.5 and its subdivisions cover cystostomy types, while Z93.6 relates to other urinary tract openings such as urostomies or nephrostomies. The unspecified or other artificial opening statuses are captured by Z93.8 and Z93.9. Using these codes properly helps healthcare professionals document a patient’s surgical history clearly and supports targeted treatment plans, including monitoring for complications such as stoma-related skin issues. This makes the ICD-10 code for artificial opening status vital for postprocedural follow-up and reporting.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z93 range?
Of the 14 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z93 range classify?
The range classifies artificial opening status. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
