ICD-10 Code K95.09 – Other complications of gastric band procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K95.09 – Other complications of gastric band procedure
What it is
K95.09 identifies a complication related to a gastric band procedure that is not described by a more specific code. Use it for band-related problems documented after bariatric surgery when the exact complication is not otherwise classified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, notes may describe abdominal pain, vomiting, dysphagia, band malfunction, or evidence of band-related obstruction, erosion, or slippage.
When to use this code
Use K95.09 when the provider documents an “other” complication of a gastric band and no more specific ICD-10-CM code applies. It may support coding for postoperative follow-up when the problem is clearly tied to the band procedure. Check the record for laterality, device issues, or a more specific complication before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine aftercare, expected postoperative recovery, or unspecified abdominal symptoms without a documented band complication. If the record identifies a different bariatric device or a more specific complication, code that instead.
Coding tip
Query for the exact band complication and the encounter context before defaulting to K95.09.