ICD-10 Code K91.72 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a digestive system organ or structure during other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K91.72 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a digestive system organ or structure during other procedure
What it is
K91.72 identifies an accidental puncture or laceration involving a digestive system organ or structure that occurs during another procedure. Use it when the injury is documented as an unintended procedural complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a recognized intraoperative or postprocedural tear, perforation, or need to repair an unintended injury to a digestive organ or structure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states that a digestive tract organ was accidentally cut, punctured, or lacerated during a procedure not intended to treat that injury. It applies to documented procedural complications, whether recognized during the procedure or afterward. Confirm the organ involved and the operative context.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intentional surgical entry, planned resection, or a digestive injury present before the procedure. Check documentation if the note describes a disease-related perforation rather than an accidental procedural complication.
Coding tip
Code the complication only when the provider clearly links the injury to the procedure.