AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM NEW/REVISED CODES
Complications of Stoma of Urinary Tract
Subcategory N99.5, Complications of stoma of urinary tract, has been revised to distinguish between complications associated with an incontinent stoma (one that drains continuously to an external appliance that is periodically emptied) versus a continent stoma (one where the urine accumulates in an internal pouch that is periodically emptied by inserting a catheter). In addition to the revisions that were made to the existing codes in these subcategories, two new codes have been created in each subcategory to identify: herniation (N99.523 and N99.533) and stenosis (N99.524 and N99.534). ...
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Article Overview
This article covers ICD-10-CM updates for complications of urinary tract stomas, including how the category is divided between incontinent and continent stomas and the addition of new complication codes. It is intended for coders, compliance staff, and clinical documentation professionals who need to understand the scope of the revised subcategory and its related reporting guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Urinary tract stoma complications require accurate classification, and the article highlights structural changes to the ICD-10-CM category that affect code selection and documentation review.
What You Will Learn
- How the urinary tract stoma complication category is organized
- What types of updates were made to the ICD-10-CM subcategory
- Which general complication topics were added to the revised subcategories
- How the article addresses a coding scenario involving an infected external incontinent stoma
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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