K90.822

Billable code

Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity

The ICD-10 code for short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity is K90.822.

Clinical notes

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Short bowel syndrome without colonic continuity

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code, if applicable, for colostomy status (Z93.3)

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Related codes in this category

K90.821Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity
K90.829Short bowel syndrome, unspecified
K90.822Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity

Associated MS-DRGs

K90.822 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.