ICD-10 Code K94.31 – Esophagostomy Hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K94.31 – Esophagostomy hemorrhage
What it is
K94.31 identifies bleeding from an esophagostomy, the surgically created opening into the esophagus. Use it when documentation clearly states hemorrhage from that stoma or tube-related site.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include visible bleeding at the esophagostomy site, blood-tinged drainage, or reported hemorrhage in the medical record. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use K94.31 when the provider documents esophagostomy hemorrhage as a complication or active problem. It may apply during inpatient, outpatient, or post-procedure encounters when the bleeding source is the esophagostomy itself.
Code it only when the record links the hemorrhage to the esophagostomy. If bleeding is described elsewhere, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia without documented bleeding, or hemorrhage from another stoma. Check documentation if the source is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify that the chart names the esophagostomy as the bleeding site before assigning K94.31.