Other complications of other bariatric procedure

This code signifies a complication arising from a bariatric procedure other than gastric bypass, gastric restrictive procedure, or other specified bariatric procedures. It covers adverse events or conditions directly attributable to the surgical intervention for weight loss that do not have a more specific complication code.

Use this code when documentation clearly links a complication to a bariatric procedure not otherwise specified, such as a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch or an investigational bariatric surgery. The medical record should explicitly state the type of bariatric procedure performed and the subsequent complication.

• Always sequence the complication code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the complication, if applicable.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "other bariatric procedure" to differentiate from more common bariatric surgeries.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific complication code for a known bariatric procedure (e.g., K95.01, K95.02, K95.09) is available.