Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system (K94) ICD-10-CM
The K94 code range covers complications of artificial openings of the digestive system with 25 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 20 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the K94 Range 25 codes · 20 billable
- K94 Complications of artificial openings of the digestive systemNon-billable
- K94.0 Colostomy complicationsNon-billable
- 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 complicationsNon-billable
- 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 complicationsNon-billable
- 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 complicationsNon-billable
- K94.30 Esophagostomy complications, unspecified
- K94.31 Esophagostomy hemorrhage
- K94.32 Esophagostomy infection
- K94.33 Esophagostomy malfunction
- K94.39 Other complications of esophagostomy
About the K94 Code Range
ICD-10 code section K94 covers complications related to artificial openings created in the digestive system, such as colostomies, enterostomies, gastrostomies, and esophagostomies. These codes help document specific problems that arise after surgical creation of these openings, ensuring precise clinical reporting and treatment planning.
This code section includes detailed subcategories: for example, K94.0 represents colostomy complications like hemorrhage (stomal bleeding), infection, malfunction (like stenosis), and other issues such as fistulas or prolapse. Similarly, K94.1 addresses enterostomy complications, including hemorrhage, infection, mechanical problems, and prolapse, with synonyms like ileostomy hemorrhage or stomal prolapse. Codes under K94.2 apply to gastrostomy problems such as hemorrhage, infection (like an infected gastrostomy site), and tube malfunction. Likewise, K94.3 pertains to esophagostomy complications including bleeding, infection, and mechanical malfunction. Using these codes helps clinicians and coders accurately classify postoperative complications linked to these artificial digestive system openings.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the K94 range?
Of the 25 codes in this range, 20 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the K94 range classify?
The range classifies complications of artificial openings of the digestive system. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
