Infection due to other bariatric procedure

This code signifies an infection arising as a complication from a bariatric surgical procedure other than a gastric band. It indicates a post-operative infectious process directly attributable to the bariatric intervention itself.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an infection (e.g., wound infection, intra-abdominal abscess, sepsis) occurring after a bariatric surgery such as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or biliopancreatic diversion, and the infection is clearly linked to the procedure. Ensure the physician explicitly states the infection is a complication of the bariatric surgery.

• Always sequence this code after the specific infection code (e.g., T81.4xxA for infection following a procedure, or a specific infection code like L03.115 for cellulitis of abdominal wall).
• Do not use this code for infections related to gastric band procedures; those have a specific code.
• Documentation must clearly link the infection to the bariatric procedure; avoid using for unrelated infections occurring post-operatively.