K31.84 — Gastroparesis

K31.84

ICD-10 Chapter 11: Digestive System — illustrative image
Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95) — illustrative image

What this code means

Gastroparesis is delayed emptying of the stomach without a blockage, often related to diabetes, causing fullness, nausea and vomiting.

Also called: gastroparesis, delayed gastric emptying.

When this code is used

Used for gastroparesis.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code K31.84 belongs to Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system, which covers codes K00–K95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code K31.84?

K31.84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Gastroparesis”. Gastroparesis is delayed emptying of the stomach without a blockage, often related to diabetes, causing fullness, nausea and vomiting.

When is code K31.84 used?

Used for gastroparesis. It belongs to Chapter 11 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the digestive system).

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