ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for enterostomy abscess
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › enterostomy”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding enterostomy abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for enterostomy abscess is K94.12 (Enterostomy infection).
Within K94.1 (enterostomy complications), K94.12 is specifically for enterostomy infection. Related codes cover enterostomy complication, unspecified (K94.10), enterostomy hemorrhage (K94.11), enterostomy malfunction (K94.13) and other complications of enterostomy (K94.19).
Use an additional code to specify type of infection, such as: cellulitis of abdominal wall (L03.311) and sepsis (A40.-, A41.-).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about enterostomy abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for enterostomy abscess?
- K94.12 — Enterostomy infection.
Is K94.12 billable?
- Yes. K94.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K94.12 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K94.12 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K94.12 a CC or MCC?
- K94.12 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.