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Z93.3: Colostomy status

You have a stoma from your large intestine.

The large intestine (colon) is like an upside down U in the abdomen. The first part lies in the lower right corner of the abdomen. Then it continues upwards and runs across from right to left. Then it descends again. There then follows an S-shaped part located on the bottom left side of the abdomen, which then merges into the rectum. The rectum is the last section of the large intestine (colon).

An artificial stoma is an additional opening from a hollow organ, in this case from the intestines. The stoma provides the intestines with a connection to the outside through the skin of the abdomen. Stool can be excreted via the stoma. For example, a plastic bag can be fixed in place over the stoma, which you have to change regularly. A stoma is attached through surgery. A stoma can be attached if a part of the intestines or anus had to be removed because of disease or injury. In that case, the stoma can be permanent. The stoma may also be just temporary. Its purpose may be to protect the other parts of the intestine, or allow them to heal. The stoma can then be removed after a while.

An artificial exit from the large intestine requires special care. That includes for instance cleaning the opening and replacing material at the opening.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).