K90.8Header code — not billable
Other intestinal malabsorption
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K90
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K90
K90Intestinal malabsorptionK90.0Celiac diseaseYesK90.1Tropical sprueYesK90.2Blind loop syndrome, not elsewhere classifiedYesK90.3Pancreatic steatorrheaYesK90.4Other malabsorption due to intoleranceK90.41Non-celiac gluten sensitivityYesK90.49Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classifiedYesK90.81Whipple's diseaseYesK90.82Short bowel syndromeK90.821Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuityYesK90.822Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuityYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K90.8?
K90.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other intestinal malabsorption.
Is K90.8 a billable code?
No. K90.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K90.8 in?
K90.8 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K90.8 become effective?
K90.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K90.8?
K90.8 belongs to category K90, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.