Complications of bariatric procedures (K95)

The ICD-10 codes under K95 cover complications that arise specifically from bariatric procedures, such as gastric band surgeries and other weight-loss operations. These codes help identify issues like infections and mechanical problems linked to these procedures.

The main code, K95, broadly addresses complications of bariatric procedures, while more specific codes like K95.0 and K95.8 differentiate between complications of gastric band procedures and other types of bariatric surgeries. For example, K95.01 identifies infections stemming from gastric band procedures, a complication also referred to by terms such as "infection due to bariatric procedure" and "gastric band procedure complication." Similarly, K95.09 covers other complications relating to gastric band devices, including issues like "finding of gastrointestinal device." For bariatric procedures beyond gastric bands, K95.81 addresses infections while K95.89 captures other problems such as esophageal dysmotility after surgery. These codes specifically guide healthcare providers and coders in documenting the unique risks and follow-up care related to bariatric surgery complications in the ICD-10 coding system.