K91
Non-Billable

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified?

ICD-10-CM K91 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified. 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 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for K91

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in K91. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • complications of artificial opening of digestive system (K94.-)
  • complications of bariatric procedures (K95.-)
  • gastrojejunal ulcer (K28.-)
  • postprocedural (radiation) retroperitoneal abscess (K68.11)
  • radiation colitis (K52.0)
  • radiation gastroenteritis (K52.0)
  • radiation proctitis (K62.7)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K91 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeK91 — Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Codes 8 entries
K91.0Vomiting following gastrointestinal surgeryBillableK91.1Postgastric surgery syndromesBillableK91.2Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classifiedBillableK91.3Postprocedural intestinal obstructionNon-BillableK91.30Postprocedural intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus completeBillableK91.31Postprocedural partial intestinal obstructionBillableK91.32Postprocedural complete intestinal obstructionBillableK91.5Postcholecystectomy syndromeBillableK91.6Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedureNon-BillableK91.61Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a digestive system procedureBillableK91.62Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating other procedureBillableK91.7Accidental puncture and laceration of a digestive system organ or structure during a procedureNon-BillableK91.71Accidental puncture and laceration of a digestive system organ or structure during a digestive system procedureBillableK91.72Accidental puncture and laceration of a digestive system organ or structure during other procedureBillableK91.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive systemNon-BillableK91.81Other intraoperative complications of digestive systemBillableK91.82Postprocedural hepatic failureBillableK91.83Postprocedural hepatorenal syndromeBillableK91.84Postprocedural hemorrhage of a digestive system organ or structure following a procedureNon-BillableK91.840Postprocedural hemorrhage of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedureBillableK91.841Postprocedural hemorrhage of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedureBillableK91.85Complications of intestinal pouchNon-BillableK91.850PouchitisBillableK91.858Other complications of intestinal pouchBillableK91.86Retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomyBillableK91.87Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following a procedureNon-BillableK91.870Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedureBillableK91.871Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedureBillableK91.872Postprocedural seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedureBillableK91.873Postprocedural seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedureBillableK91.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive systemBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K91 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, K91 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does K91 mean?

K91 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is K91 in?

K91 is located in Section K90-K95 — "Other diseases of the digestive system" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of K91?

K91 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K91.0, K91.1, K91.2, K91.3, K91.5 and more.

When should I use K91?

Use K91 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified is K91.

Can K91 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, K91 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is K91 in?

K91 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is K91 valid for 2026?

Yes, K91 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
K91
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K90-K95 — Other diseases of the digestive system
2026 ICD-10-CM