K91.89
BillableOther postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other complications or disorders of the digestive system that occur after a surgical procedure, not classified elsewhere.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code; use only when the specific postprocedural complication is not captured by more specific K91 codes
- •Always document the type of procedure and the specific complication in the medical record for clarity
Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately
- postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess (K68.11)
Use Additional Code
- code, if applicable, to further specify disorder
Code Hierarchy
└K91Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified└K91.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system└K91.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system
└K91.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system