Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K91.6

Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedure

ICD-10-CM Code:
K91.6
ICD-10 Code for:
Intraop hemor/hemtom of a dgstv sys org comp a procedure
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Other diseases of the digestive system
      (K90-K95)
      • Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified
        (K91)

K91.6 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedure. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Intraop hemor/hemtom of a dgstv sys org comp a procedure

Non-specific codes like K91.6 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for intraop hemor/hemtom of a dgstv sys org comp a procedure:

  • Use K91.61 for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a digestive system procedure - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K91.62 for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating other procedure - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure K91.7

Patient Education


Digestive Diseases

When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion.

Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help digestion.

There are many types of digestive disorders. The symptoms vary widely depending on the problem. In general, you should see your doctor if you have:

  • Blood in your stool
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Heartburn not relieved by antacids

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.