Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K90.829 is the diagnosis code for Short bowel syndrome, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the digestive system" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K90.829 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K90.829 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K90.829 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Short bowel syndrome, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K90.829 is K90.82 ("Short bowel syndrome"). K90.829 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K90.829 is located in Section K90-K95 — "Other diseases of the digestive system" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K90.829 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Short bowel syndrome, unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Short bowel syndrome, unspecified is K90.829.
Yes, K90.829 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K90.829 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K90.829 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.