ICD-10 Code K91.841 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K91.841 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedure
What it is
K91.841 identifies bleeding that occurs after a procedure involving a digestive system organ or structure. Use it when the hemorrhage is a postoperative complication, not the original reason for the procedure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding, blood in drainage, hematemesis, melena, or a note that the bleeding is procedure-related.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states postprocedural hemorrhage affecting a digestive organ or structure after another procedure. It fits cases such as bleeding after endoscopy, surgery, or another intervention when the provider links the hemorrhage to the procedure. Check documentation for the specific site and causal wording.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pre-existing gastrointestinal bleeding, traumatic bleeding, or hemorrhage unrelated to a procedure. If the chart does not confirm a postprocedural complication, check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign K91.841 only when the provider documents the hemorrhage as a postoperative complication and the digestive site is involved.