2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K95Complications of bariatric procedures

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K90-K95›K95

ICD-10-CM K95
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

K95 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for complications of bariatric procedures, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K95.01, K95.09, K95.81, and K95.89.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K95
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Complications of bariatric procedures
Short Description
Complications of bariatric procedures
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
K90-K95
Other diseases of the digestive system

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK90-K95Other diseases of the digestive system
CategoryK95Complications of bariatric procedures
This CodeK95Complications of bariatric procedures

Specific Coding for Complications of bariatric proceduresOverview

Non-specific codes like K95 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • K95.0 for Complications of gastric band procedure

  • Use K95.01 for Infection due to gastric band procedure

  • Use K95.09 for Other complications of gastric band procedure

  • K95.8 for Complications of other bariatric procedure

  • Use K95.81 for Infection due to other bariatric procedure

  • Use K95.89 for Other complications of other bariatric procedure

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K95: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 11. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 11 (K00-K95) Diseases of the digestive system applies to 863 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name K95, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming K95: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • K91 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified
    complications of bariatric procedures (K95.-)

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About K95Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for complications of bariatric procedures?

K95 is the ICD-10-CM category for complications of bariatric procedures, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is K95 (Complications of bariatric procedures) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for complications of bariatric procedures, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for complications of bariatric procedures need a more specific code from this category, such as K95.01, K95.09, and K95.81.