ICD-10 Code K92.2 – Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K92.2 – Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What it is
K92.2 identifies bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract when the exact source is not documented. Use it when the record confirms GI hemorrhage but does not specify upper, lower, or another site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include hematemesis, melena, hematochezia, or other evidence of gastrointestinal bleeding, but the chart must support that bleeding is present.
When to use this code
Use K92.2 when the provider documents gastrointestinal bleeding without a more specific diagnosis. It is appropriate for inpatient, emergency, or outpatient records when the source is unclear or not yet established.
If later documentation identifies a specific site or cause, code the more specific condition instead. Check documentation carefully so you do not keep an unspecified code when a definitive diagnosis is available.
Do not use for
Do not use K92.2 for confirmed upper or lower GI bleeding when a more specific code is documented. Also avoid it when bleeding is outside the gastrointestinal tract or the record does not clearly state hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Query the provider if the note mentions GI bleeding but does not identify whether the source is upper, lower, or unspecified.