2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K92Other diseases of digestive system
K92 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other diseases of digestive system, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K92.0, K92.1, K92.2, and K92.81.
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Specific Coding for Other diseases of digestive systemOverview
Non-specific codes like K92 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use K92.0 for Hematemesis
Use K92.1 for Melena
Use K92.2 for Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
K92.8 for Other specified diseases of the digestive system
Use K92.81 for Gastrointestinal mucositis (ulcerative)
Use K92.89 for Other specified diseases of the digestive system
Use K92.9 for Disease of digestive system, unspecified
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
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.
Patient EducationClinical
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.
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Questions About K92Overview
Is K92 (Other diseases of digestive system) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other diseases of digestive system, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other diseases of digestive system need a more specific code from this category, such as K92.0, K92.1, and K92.2.
