K94.01

Billable

Colostomy hemorrhage

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 463 — Artificial Openings for Feeding or Elimination

0.233

V24HCC 188 — Artificial Openings for Feeding or Elimination

0.570

ESRDHCC 188 — Artificial Openings for Feeding or Elimination

0.000

What This Code Means

Bleeding from a colostomy site or stoma.

Coding Tips

•Document the severity and source of bleeding in the medical record for clinical clarity
•Distinguish between minor oozing and significant hemorrhage that may require intervention

Clinical Significance

Colostomy hemorrhage represents a potentially serious complication requiring prompt evaluation and management to prevent significant blood loss. This condition may indicate underlying pathology or mechanical problems with the stoma that need addressing.

Documentation Requirements

✓Presence of colostomy documented
✓Evidence of bleeding from colostomy site
✓Severity and duration of bleeding
✓Hemodynamic impact if any
✓Underlying cause of bleeding if identified
✓Treatment interventions provided
✓Response to treatment
✓Assessment of stoma viability

Commonly Confused Codes

K94.00 — Unspecified colostomy complication when bleeding is documented K92.2 — GI hemorrhage when source is not clearly colostomy K94.11 — Enterostomy hemorrhage for small bowel stomas R58 — Hemorrhage when colostomy source is documented

Code Hierarchy

└K94Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system └K94.0Colostomy complications └K94.01Colostomy hemorrhage

└K94.01Colostomy hemorrhage