K91.89

Billable

Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system

K91.89 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K91.8
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

After any operation , you'll have some side effects. There is usually some pain with surgery. There may also be swelling and soreness around the area that the surgeon cut. Your surgeon can tell you which side effects to expect. There can also be complications. These are unplanned events linked to the operation. Some complications are infection, too much bleeding, reaction to anesthesia , or accidental injury. Some…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess (K68.11)

Use additional code

  • code, if applicable, to further specify disorder

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K91.89?
K91.89 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K91.89 a billable code?
Yes — K91.89 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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