ICD-10 Code K94.12 – Enterostomy infection (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K94.12 – Enterostomy infection
What it is
K94.12 identifies an infection involving an enterostomy site, such as a stoma created for intestinal diversion. Use it when the record clearly documents infection at the enterostomy rather than a general wound problem.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include redness, swelling, drainage, pain, or other signs of local infection around the stoma or surgical opening.
When to use this code
Use K94.12 when the provider documents enterostomy infection as the diagnosis or complication being treated or evaluated. It may apply to postoperative follow-up, inpatient care, or outpatient visits when the infected stoma is the focus of care.
If the note only mentions irritation, leakage, or peristomal skin breakdown without infection, this code is not supported. Check documentation for the exact site and whether the infection is confirmed.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific wound infection, cellulitis away from the stoma, or routine stoma care without infection. If the record does not identify an enterostomy infection, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the infection only when the provider links it specifically to the enterostomy site.