Ileostomy status

This code indicates that a patient currently has an ileostomy, which is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that diverts the end of the small intestine (ileum) to the outside of the body. This procedure allows for the excretion of waste into an external pouch.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current history of an ileostomy, regardless of the reason for its creation. This applies to both temporary and permanent ileostomies that are still in place. It is often used in conjunction with codes for the underlying condition that necessitated the ileostomy.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, as it describes a status rather than an active disease.
• Do not use this code if the ileostomy has been reversed or taken down; instead, consider codes for personal history of the condition that led to the ileostomy.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the presence of the ileostomy to support code assignment.