Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K91.61 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a digestive system procedure. 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 K91.61 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K91.61 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K91.61 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a digestive system procedure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K91.61 is K91.6 ("Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedure"). K91.61 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K91.61 is located in Section K90-K95 — "Other diseases of the digestive system" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K91.61 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a digestive system procedure" 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 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a digestive system procedure is K91.61.
Yes, K91.61 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K91.61 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K91.61 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.