K50 ICD-10-CM Code: Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K50Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K50 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)
- 3
Category K50
Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]
- 4
Code K50
Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]
More specific choices
Codes under K50
K50 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K50.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K50.
Use additional code
- code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable:
- anal fistula (K60.3-)
- anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
- rectal fistula (K60.4-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K50.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K50 mean?
K50 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Crohn's disease [regional enteritis].”
Is K50 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K50 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K50 located in ICD-10-CM?
K50 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52) (K50–K52), under category K50, Crohn's disease [regional enteritis].
What coding notes are listed for K50?
No inclusion terms are listed for K50 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable:; anal fistula (K60.3-); anorectal fistula (K60.5-); rectal fistula (K60.4-). Excludes1 notes: ulcerative colitis (K51.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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