K55.3

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Parent Code: K55

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • necrotizing enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile (A04.7-)