Gastric Bypass ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023
Read this short guide to learn about Gastric Bypass ICD codes you can use!
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What Gastric Bypass ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Gastric Bypass ICD codes, there are only three ICD-10 codes to select from. Here they are:
- Z98.84 - Bariatric surgery status
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have had bariatric surgery. Surgeries of this type are intended to address obesity and excessive weight.
- Y83.2 - Surgical operation with anastomosis, bypass, or graft as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have had an abnormal reaction to anastomosis, bypass, or graft. Or, if not an abnormal reaction, a later compilation. It’s unknown if there was a medical misadventure at the time of the procedure.
- K91.89 - Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the digestive system
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient with complications/disorders of the digestive system due to a surgical procedure. Gastric bypass fits this, so this code applies if your patient is dealing with a complication/disorder due to this procedure.
Are these Gastric Bypass ICD-10 codes billable?
Yes. All three of these ICD-10 codes for Gastric Bypass are valid and billable.
Clinical information about Gastric Bypass:
Gastric Bypass is one of the most common bariatric surgical procedures. This particular procedure is performed on patients who are obese or have difficulty losing weight despite proper exercise and dieting.
This procedure involves the division of the stomach into two parts. Healthcare professionals do so by creating a small pouch out of the most functional part of the stomach. Doing so reduces the food intake of a patient.
Since the functional part of the stomach is smaller, the person quickly feels full even after consuming a small meal.
This small pouch is connected to a lower part of the small intestine. This makes food bypass most of the stomach and the first segment of the small intestine. Due to this bypass, the stomach won’t absorb a good chunk of the calories from food.
Synonyms include:
- Gastric band attached
- History of bypass of stomach
- History of gastrointestinal tract bypass
- Delayed gastric emptying following procedure
- Postoperative gastric retention
- Bariatric surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric bypass ICD 10
- History of gastric bypass ICD 10
- ICD 10 code for gastric bypass
- ICD 10 code for history of gastric bypass
- ICD 10 gastric bypass
Commonly asked questions
No. Only people with the following health statuses are allowed:
- If they are diagnosed with Class III Obesity are eligible for this surgical procedure,
- If they have a body mass index of 35 and are dealing with at least one obesity-related problem,
- or if they are obese due to Type 2 Diabetes.
Other conditions that this surgical procedure can address include diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux, and hypertension, to mention a few.
As with any surgical procedure, Gastric Bypass Surgery has risks. Patients can deal with hernias, anastomotic leaks, and small bowel obstructions down the line.
Other hazards include the development of gallstones, ulcers, gastritis, malnutrition, and even weight regain.
Post-surgery, patients must follow a strict diet to account for the changes made to the stomach.
