ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for esophagostomy malfunction
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Malfunction › esophagostomy”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding esophagostomy malfunction
The ICD-10-CM code for esophagostomy malfunction is K94.33 (Esophagostomy malfunction).
Within K94.3 (esophagostomy complications), K94.33 is specifically for esophagostomy malfunction. Related codes cover unspecified (K94.30), esophagostomy hemorrhage (K94.31), esophagostomy infection (K94.32) and other complications of esophagostomy (K94.39).
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.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 393 (Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 1.5881), DRG 394 (Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC, relative weight 0.9228) and DRG 395 (Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6382), in MDC 06 (Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about esophagostomy malfunction ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for esophagostomy malfunction?
- K94.33 — Esophagostomy malfunction.
Is K94.33 billable?
- Yes. K94.33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K94.33 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K94.33 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K94.33 a CC or MCC?
- K94.33 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.