Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K50 is the diagnosis code for Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]. This code falls under the section "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K50. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K50 is located in Section K50-K52 — "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K50 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K50.0, K50.1, K50.8, K50.9.
Use K50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] is K50.
No, K50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K50 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K50 include: ulcerative colitis (K51.-).
Yes, K50 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.