K91.87 (Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following a procedure) compared with K95 (Complications of bariatric procedures), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Distinct conditions — both may be reported.
“complications of bariatric procedures (K95.-)”
An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of the code above it, but a patient can have both. Report both when both are documented.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes
Yes, when both are documented. K91.87 carries an Excludes2 note covering K95: “complications of bariatric procedures (K95.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
| K91.87Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following a procedure | K95Complications of bariatric procedures | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following a procedure is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K91.87). | Complications of bariatric procedures is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K95). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources