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K50

Non-billable

Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]

K50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K50.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • •granulomatous enteritis

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •ulcerative colitis (K51.-)

Use additional code

  • •code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable:
  • •anal fistula (K60.3-)
  • •anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
  • •rectal fistula (K60.4-)
  • •code to identify manifestations, such as:
  • •pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K50?
K50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K50 a billable code?
No — K50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K50.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K50?
K50 has 4 more specific child codes, including K50.0, K50.1, K50.8.
What is excluded from K50?
Excludes1 (not coded here): ulcerative colitis (K51.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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