ICD-10 Code K95.01 – Infection due to gastric band procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K95.01 – Infection due to gastric band procedure
What it is
K95.01 identifies an infection caused by a gastric band procedure. Use it when the infection is documented as a complication of the band or related surgical site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include local pain, redness, swelling, drainage, fever, or other signs of postoperative infection. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use K95.01 when the provider documents infection due to a gastric band, including infection at the band site or as a direct postoperative complication. Apply it when the record clearly links the infection to the procedure. Check documentation if the infection source is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unrelated abdominal infections or for mechanical problems with the band alone. If the infection is not documented as due to the gastric band procedure, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider explicitly connects the infection to the gastric band before assigning K95.01.