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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ileostomy malfunction

K94.13

Enterostomy malfunction

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Malfunction › ileostomy”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ileostomy malfunction

The ICD-10-CM code for ileostomy malfunction is K94.13 (Enterostomy malfunction). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K94.13.

Within K94.1 (enterostomy complications), K94.13 is specifically for enterostomy malfunction. Related codes cover enterostomy complication, unspecified (K94.10), enterostomy hemorrhage (K94.11), enterostomy infection (K94.12) and other complications of enterostomy (K94.19).

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.

More specific ileostomy malfunction codes (official index)

  • valve K94.13 — Enterostomy malfunction

Common questions about ileostomy malfunction ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ileostomy malfunction?

K94.13 — Enterostomy malfunction. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K94.13.

What is the ICD-10 code for valve ileostomy malfunction?

K94.13 — Enterostomy malfunction.

Is K94.13 billable?

Yes. K94.13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can K94.13 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K94.13 as a principal diagnosis.

Is K94.13 a CC or MCC?

K94.13 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.