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Non-billableCrohn's disease of large intestine
K50.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Crohn's disease of large intestine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K50.10 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCrohn's disease is a complex, long-lasting (chronic) disorder that primarily affects the digestive system. This condition involves an abnormal immune response that causes excess inflammation. It most often affects the intestinal walls, particularly in the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum) and portions of the large intestine (the colon). However, inflammation can occur in any part of the digestive system,…
Read more about Crohn's disease at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] of colon
- •Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] of large bowel
- •Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] of rectum
- •Granulomatous colitis
- •Regional colitis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine (K50.8)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- AdalimumabTumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]›
- MethylprednisoloneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- UstekinumabInterleukin-12 Antagonist [EPC]›
- BudesonideCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- PrednisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- InfliximabTumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]›
- Marcaine, Lidocaine, Kenalog, Povidone Iodine›
- VedolizumabIntegrin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]›
- Methylprednisolone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol›
- Betamethasone Acetate and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate›
- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Iodixanol, Povidine Iodine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K50.1?
- K50.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Crohn's disease of large intestine". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K50.1 a billable code?
- No — K50.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K50.10) for billing.
- What is excluded from K50.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine (K50.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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