The "Artificial opening status" category typically refers to a collection of conditions where an artificial opening has been created in the body as part of medical treatment or surgical procedure. These openings could include tracheostomies, colostomies, or gastrostomies, among others. They are usually created to bypass an issue in the body, such as blockage, injury, or disease, allowing for functions like breathing, digestion, or elimination of waste to continue. The common signs that such conditions may be present include the physical presence of the opening itself, which will usually be maintained with a tube or similar device, and potential symptoms related to the reason for the opening, such as respiratory difficulties or digestive issues. The progression and specific impacts of these conditions largely depend on the reason why the artificial opening was necessary in the first place. It's also important to note that care of these openings, including hygiene and maintenance, plays a vital role in preventing complications such as infections.
Subcodes of Z93:
- 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 status
- Z93.6: Other artificial openings of urinary tract status
- Z93.8: Other artificial opening status
- Z93.9: Artificial opening status, unspecified
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