2006 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Supplementary Classification Of Factors Influencing Health Status And Contact With Health Services V01-V85 > Persons With A Condition Influencing Their Health Status V40-V49 > 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis V44 Artificial opening status View the most recent version of ICD-9-CM V44 V44 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis V44 Excludes artificial openings requiring attention or management (V55.0-V55.9)