Colostomy ICD-10-CM Codes

A colostomy might be needed due to conditions like bowel cancer, diverticulitis, injury to the colon, or chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.

Sometimes, a colostomy is temporary and can be reversed once the underlying condition has been treated. However, some are permanent, depending on the reason for the surgery.

Caring for a colostomy involves cleaning the stoma, changing the colostomy bag, monitoring for signs of infection, and managing diet to ensure proper stoma function.