K94.12 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Enterostomy infection for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Use additional:
- code to specify type of infection, such as:
- cellulitis of abdominal wall (L03.311)
- sepsis (A40.-, A41.-)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K94.12 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K90-K95 Other diseases of the digestive system
- K94 Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system
- K94.0 Colostomy complications
- K94.1 Enterostomy complications
- K94.2 Gastrostomy complications
- K94.3 Esophagostomy complications
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K94.12 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K94.12 ICD 10 code
An ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It treats certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. It can be permanent, when an organ must be removed. It can be temporary, when the organ needs time to heal. The organ could be the small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder. With an ostomy, there must be a new way for wastes to leave the body.
There are many different types of ostomy. Some examples are:
- Ileostomy - the bottom of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the stoma. This bypasses the colon, rectum and anus.
- Colostomy - the colon is attached to the stoma. This bypasses the rectum and the anus.
- Urostomy - the tubes that carry urine to the bladder are attached to the stoma. This bypasses the bladder.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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