K95.81 – Infection due to other bariatric procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the digestive system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K95.81
Code
K95.81 (claims format: K9581)
Description
Infection due to other bariatric procedure
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
K95 › K95.8

Notes for K95.81

Use additional code:
  • code to specify type of infection or organism, such as:
  • bacterial and viral infectious agents (B95.-, B96.-)
  • cellulitis of abdominal wall (L03.311)
  • sepsis (A40.-, A41.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K95.8 – Complications of other bariatric procedure

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • complications of gastric band surgery (K95.0-)

Index terms for K95.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K95.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K95.81?

K95.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for infection due to other bariatric procedure, in the block K90-K95 (Other diseases of the digestive system).

Is K95.81 a billable code?

Yes. K95.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K95.81 belong to?

It belongs to category K95 – Complications of bariatric procedures.

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.