K52.82
Billable

Eosinophilic colitis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Eosinophilic colitis?

ICD-10-CM K52.82 is the diagnosis code for Eosinophilic colitis. This code falls under the section "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for K52.82

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in K52.82. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • allergic proctocolitis (K52.29)
  • food-induced eosinophilic proctocolitis (K52.29)
  • food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) (K52.21)
  • food protein-induced proctocolitis (K52.29)
  • milk protein-induced proctocolitis (K52.29)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K52.82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K52.82 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K52.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K52.82 mean?

K52.82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Eosinophilic colitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K52.82?

The parent code of K52.82 is K52.8 ("Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis"). K52.82 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K52.82 in?

K52.82 is located in Section K50-K52 — "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K52.82?

Use K52.82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Eosinophilic colitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Eosinophilic colitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Eosinophilic colitis is K52.82.

Can K52.82 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K52.82 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K52.82 in?

K52.82 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is K52.82 valid for 2026?

Yes, K52.82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
K52.82
Eosinophilic colitis
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K50-K52 — Noninfective enteritis and colitis
2026 ICD-10-CM