Specific code 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V55.3
Attention to colostomy
  • Short description: ATTEN TO COLOSTOMY.
  • ICD-9-CM V55.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V55.3 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2007 version of ICD-9-CM V55.3.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM V55.3: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: V55.3 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Z43.3 Encounter for attention to colostomy
Approximate Synonyms
  • Attention to colostomy (artificial opening to colon)
  • Attention to colostomy done
  • Colostomy bag changed
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V55.3:
  • Admission (encounter)
  • Attention to
    • colostomy V55.3
  • Colostomy
    • attention to V55.3
    • fitting or adjustment V55.3
  • Fitting (of)
    • colostomy belt V55.3
  • Hartmann's pouch (abnormal sacculation of gallbladder neck) 575.8
    • of intestine V44.3
      • attention to V55.3
  • Pouch
    • Hartmann's (abnormal sacculation of gallbladder neck) 575.8
      • of intestine V44.3
        • attention to V55.3
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