K91.6
Non-billableIntraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedure
K91.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K91.61 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhen 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…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (K91.7-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K91.6?
- K91.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedure". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K91.6 a billable code?
- No — K91.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K91.61) for billing.
- What is excluded from K91.6?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (K91.7-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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