ICD-10 Code K94.1 – Enterostomy complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K94.1 – Enterostomy complications
What it is
K94.1 identifies complications involving an enterostomy, such as a surgically created opening from the intestine to the skin. Use it when the record documents a problem related to that stoma or its function.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include stoma-related pain, leakage, skin irritation, bleeding, obstruction, or other dysfunction tied to the enterostomy.
When to use this code
Use K94.1 when the provider documents an enterostomy complication and the note links the problem to the stoma. This may include postoperative or ongoing complications affecting the enterostomy site or output. If the complication type is specified, code it as directed by documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine stoma care without a complication, or for problems unrelated to the enterostomy. Check documentation if the issue involves a different postoperative condition.
Coding tip
Code the complication only when the chart clearly states it is due to the enterostomy.