Attention to other artificial opening of digestive tract

This code signifies ongoing medical care and management related to an artificial opening created in the digestive tract, excluding colostomies and ileostomies. This attention is for the maintenance, assessment, or resolution of issues pertaining to the stoma itself, rather than the underlying condition that necessitated its creation.

Use this code when a patient presents for routine care, irrigation, or assessment of a gastrostomy, jejunostomy, or other non-colostomy/ileostomy digestive tract stoma. It is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is the artificial opening, such as for tube changes, site cleaning, or addressing minor complications like irritation.

• Always code the underlying condition that necessitated the artificial opening as a primary or secondary diagnosis.
• Do not use this code for initial placement of the artificial opening.
• Consider additional codes for complications related to the stoma, such as infection or obstruction, if present.