K94
Non-billableComplications of artificial openings of the digestive system
Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complications of artificial openings of the digestive system?
The ICD-10-CM code for complications of artificial openings of the digestive system is K94. The full clinical description is "Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system". K94 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K94 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K94 represents “Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K94 a billable code?
No, K94 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under K94.
What chapter is K94 in?
K94 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K94?
K94 has 4 child codes, including: K94.0 (Colostomy complications), K94.1 (Enterostomy complications), K94.2 (Gastrostomy complications), K94.3 (Esophagostomy complications).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K94?
K94 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2888023. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K94 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complications of artificial openings of the digestive system affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K94?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K94 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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