ICD-10-CM K94: Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K94

Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K94

Use Additional Code
  • code to specify type of infection, such as:
  • cellulitis of abdominal wall (L03.311)
  • sepsis (A40.-, A41.-)
Use Additional Code
  • code to specify type of infection, such as:
  • cellulitis of abdominal wall (L03.311)
  • sepsis (A40.-, A41.-)
Use Additional Code
  • code to specify type of infection, such as:
  • cellulitis of abdominal wall (L03.311)
  • sepsis (A40.-, A41.-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify the infection

Inclusion Terms

Mechanical complication of colostomy

Inclusion Terms

Mechanical complication of enterostomy

Inclusion Terms

Mechanical complication of gastrostomy

Inclusion Terms

Mechanical complication of esophagostomy

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K94):

K94.0 - Colostomy complications K94.00 - Colostomy complication, unspecified K94.01 - Colostomy hemorrhage K94.02 - Colostomy infection K94.03 - Colostomy malfunction K94.09 - Other complications of colostomy K94.1 - Enterostomy complications K94.10 - Enterostomy complication, unspecified K94.11 - Enterostomy hemorrhage K94.12 - Enterostomy infection K94.13 - Enterostomy malfunction K94.19 - Other complications of enterostomy K94.2 - Gastrostomy complications K94.20 - Gastrostomy complication, unspecified K94.21 - Gastrostomy hemorrhage K94.22 - Gastrostomy infection K94.23 - Gastrostomy malfunction K94.29 - Other complications of gastrostomy K94.3 - Esophagostomy complications K94.30 - Esophagostomy complications, unspecified K94.31 - Esophagostomy hemorrhage K94.32 - Esophagostomy infection K94.33 - Esophagostomy malfunction K94.39 - Other complications of esophagostomy

About ICD-10-CM Code K94 (Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system)

ICD-10-CM code K94 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K94 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K94 - Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system.