U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

K94

Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where K94 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other diseases of the digestive system (K90-K95)

  3. 3

    Category K94

    Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system

  4. 4

    Code K94

    Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system

More specific choices

Codes under K94

K94 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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