Attention to ileostomy

This code signifies a patient encounter focused on the routine care, maintenance, or management of an existing ileostomy. This includes activities such as changing the appliance, managing skin irritation around the stoma, or addressing minor issues related to the stoma itself. It does not indicate a complication or a new ileostomy creation.

Use this code for follow-up visits where the primary reason for the encounter is the ongoing attention and care of a patient's established ileostomy. This applies to routine stoma care, education on appliance management, or assessment of the stoma's general condition without specific pathology.

• Always code a more specific diagnosis if a complication related to the ileostomy (e.g., infection, prolapse, obstruction) is present.
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis when the primary reason for the visit is unrelated but ileostomy care is also provided.
• Do not use this code for the initial creation of an ileostomy; use procedure codes for that.