U.S. category index · FY 2027

K ICD-10-CM Categories: Category Index

Browse 73 top-level ICD-10-CM categories beginning with K, then follow their complete FY 2027 child-code hierarchies.

Complete category list

Categories beginning with K

Open a category to continue through its complete hierarchy of more specific codes.

K00

Disorders of tooth development and eruption

K01

Embedded and impacted teeth

K02

Dental caries

K03

Other diseases of hard tissues of teeth

K04

Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues

K05

Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

K06

Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

K08

Other disorders of teeth and supporting structures

K09

Cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified

K11

Diseases of salivary glands

K12

Stomatitis and related lesions

K13

Other diseases of lip and oral mucosa

K14

Diseases of tongue

K20

Esophagitis

K21

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

K22

Other diseases of esophagus

K23

Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere

K25

Gastric ulcer

K26

Duodenal ulcer

K27

Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

K28

Gastrojejunal ulcer

K29

Gastritis and duodenitis

K30

Functional dyspepsia

K31

Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

K35

Acute appendicitis

K36

Other appendicitis

K37

Unspecified appendicitis

K38

Other diseases of appendix

K40

Inguinal hernia

K41

Femoral hernia

K42

Umbilical hernia

K43

Ventral hernia

K44

Diaphragmatic hernia

K45

Other abdominal hernia

K46

Unspecified abdominal hernia

K50

Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]

K51

Ulcerative colitis

K52

Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis

K55

Vascular disorders of intestine

K56

Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia

K57

Diverticular disease of intestine

K58

Irritable bowel syndrome

K59

Other functional intestinal disorders

K60

Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

K61

Abscess of anal and rectal regions

K62

Other diseases of anus and rectum

K63

Other diseases of intestine

K64

Hemorrhoids and perianal venous thrombosis

K65

Peritonitis

K66

Other disorders of peritoneum

K67

Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere

K68

Disorders of retroperitoneum

K6A

Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified

K70

Alcoholic liver disease

K71

Toxic liver disease

K72

Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified

K73

Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified

K74

Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver

K75

Other inflammatory liver diseases

K76

Other diseases of liver

K77

Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

K80

Cholelithiasis

K81

Cholecystitis

K82

Other diseases of gallbladder

K83

Other diseases of biliary tract

K85

Acute pancreatitis

K86

Other diseases of pancreas

K87

Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere

K90

Intestinal malabsorption

K91

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified

K92

Other diseases of digestive system

K94

Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system

K95

Complications of bariatric procedures

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Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This category index is generated from Vero’s repository-backed ICD-10-CM hierarchy. Every listed category is a top-level record, and each linked category page exposes its direct child codes.

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Frequently asked questions

Which ICD-10-CM categories begin with K?

This index lists 73 top-level categories beginning with K from Vero’s FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM reference dataset.

How do I find a more specific K code?

Open a category below, then follow its linked child-code hierarchy until you reach the code supported by the documentation.

Which ICD-10-CM release does this K index use?

The index uses the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM release and the repository-backed hierarchy displayed on each linked code page.

Is every K category billable?

No. These are top-level categories used for navigation. Follow the hierarchy to a sufficiently specific code and confirm the active code set, official guidance, and payer requirements.

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