Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K31 is the diagnosis code for Other diseases of stomach and duodenum. This code falls under the section "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 â Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in K31. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K31 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K31 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K31 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other diseases of stomach and duodenum". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K31 is located in Section K20-K31 â "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K31 has 11 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K31.0, K31.1, K31.2, K31.3, K31.4 and more.
Use K31 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other diseases of stomach and duodenum" 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 Other diseases of stomach and duodenum is K31.
No, K31 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K31 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K31 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.