Question 1

Is K91 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K91 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K91 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K91 represents Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K91 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K91 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K91?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K91 is section:K90-K95 (Other diseases of the digestive system (K90-K95)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from K91?

Accepted Answer

Code K91 has Type 2 Excludes including: complications of artificial opening of digestive system (K94.-); complications of bariatric procedures (K95.-); gastrojejunal ulcer (K28.-) and 4 more conditions. These conditions are not included in K91 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Is K91 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code K91 mean?

When was ICD-10 code K91 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K91?

What conditions should be coded separately from K91?