K91.2 – Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the digestive system
- Code
K91.2(claims format:K912)- Description
- Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- K91
Notes for K91.2
- Postsurgical blind loop syndrome
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K91 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified
Index terms for K91.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Tachyalimentation
- Malabsorption, postsurgical
- Malabsorption, postgastrectomy
- Syndrome, blind loop, postsurgical
- Malabsorption, syndrome, postsurgical
- Syndrome, malabsorption, postsurgical
- Complication, surgical procedure, malabsorption
- Malnutrition, following gastrointestinal surgery
- Complication, gastrointestinal, postoperative, malabsorption NEC
- Disorder, intestine, intestinal, carbohydrate absorption NEC, postoperative
Related codes in K91
- K91.0 – Vomiting following gastrointestinal surgeryBillable
- K91.1 – Postgastric surgery syndromesBillable
- K91.3 – Postprocedural intestinal obstructionHeader
- K91.5 – Postcholecystectomy syndromeBillable
- K91.6 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure complicating a procedureHeader
- K91.7 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a digestive system organ or structure during a procedureHeader
- K91.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive systemHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K91.2?
K91.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified, in the block K90-K95 (Other diseases of the digestive system).
Is K91.2 a billable code?
Yes. K91.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K91.2 belong to?
It belongs to category K91 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified.
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.