K90

Non-billable

Intestinal malabsorption

K90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intestinal malabsorption. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K90.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • intestinal malabsorption following gastrointestinal surgery (K91.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K90?
K90 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intestinal malabsorption". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K90 a billable code?
No — K90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K90.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K90?
K90 has 7 more specific child codes, including K90.0, K90.1, K90.2.
What is excluded from K90?
Excludes1 (not coded here): intestinal malabsorption following gastrointestinal surgery (K91.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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