K52 ICD-10-CM Code: Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K52Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K52 sits
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Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)
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Category K52
Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
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Code K52
Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
More specific choices
Codes under K52
K52 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 K52.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K52.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K52.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K52.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K52.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K52 mean?
K52 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis.”
Is K52 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K52 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 K52 located in ICD-10-CM?
K52 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52) (K50–K52), under category K52, Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis.
What coding notes are listed for K52?
No inclusion terms are listed for K52 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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