Complications of bariatric procedures
In Other diseases of the digestive system (K90-K95), chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System
4 billable codes under K95: all are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 11 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.
All codes under K95
K95 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
K95 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 4 billable codes under K95 group to MS-DRG 393, 394, or 395 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to K95
Notes on these codes point to K95.
- K91 Excludes2: complications of bariatric procedures (K95.-)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
After Surgery
After any operation, you'll have some side effects. There is usually some pain with surgery. There may also be swelling and soreness around the area that the surgeon cut. Your surgeon can tell you which side effects to expect.
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Weight loss surgery helps people with extreme obesity to lose weight. It may be an option if you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise or have serious health problems caused by obesity.
Read more about weight loss surgery on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.