K94 ICD-10-CM Code: Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K94Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K94 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of the digestive system (K90-K95)
- 3
Category K94
Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system
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Code K94
Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system
Codes under K94
K94 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K94.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K94.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K94.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K94.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K94.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K94 mean?
K94 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system.”
Is K94 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K94 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K94 located in ICD-10-CM?
K94 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Other diseases of the digestive system (K90-K95) (K90–K95), under category K94, Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system.
What coding notes are listed for K94?
No inclusion terms are listed for K94 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.