K90.82 – Short bowel syndrome
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
K90.82
- Code
K90.82(claims format:K9082)- Description
- Short bowel syndrome
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K90-K95 Other diseases of the digestive system
- Parent codes
- K90 › K90.8
Billable codes under K90.82
K90.82 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for K90.82
Applicable to:
- Short gut syndrome
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified (K91.2)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K90 – Intestinal malabsorption
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- intestinal malabsorption following gastrointestinal surgery (K91.2)
Related codes in K90.8
- K90.81 – Whipple's diseaseBillable
- K90.83 – Intestinal failureBillable
- K90.89 – Other intestinal malabsorptionBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K90.82?
K90.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for short bowel syndrome, in the block K90-K95 (Other diseases of the digestive system).
Is K90.82 a billable code?
No. K90.82 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K90.82 belong to?
It belongs to category K90 – Intestinal malabsorption.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.