ICD-10 Code K94.21 – Gastrostomy hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K94.21 – Gastrostomy hemorrhage
What it is
K94.21 identifies bleeding from a gastrostomy site or gastrostomy tube tract. Use it when the record clearly documents hemorrhage related to the gastrostomy.
Clinical signs
Findings may include visible bleeding at the stoma, blood in drainage, or oozing around the tube. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use K94.21 when the provider documents gastrostomy hemorrhage as the diagnosis or complication. It may apply to postoperative or device-related bleeding when the source is the gastrostomy site.
If the note only mentions minor irritation, leakage, or pain without bleeding, this code is not supported. Check documentation for the exact complication and whether the bleeding is from the gastrostomy.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific abdominal bleeding, anemia without a documented gastrostomy source, or routine gastrostomy care. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the bleeding complication only when the provider links hemorrhage to the gastrostomy site or tube.