Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K50.112 is the diagnosis code for Crohn's disease of large intestine with intestinal obstruction. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K50.112 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K50.112 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K50.112 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Crohn's disease of large intestine with intestinal obstruction". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K50.112 is K50.11 ("Crohn's disease of large intestine with complications"). K50.112 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K50.112 is located in Section K50-K52 — "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K50.112 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Crohn's disease of large intestine with intestinal obstruction" 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 of large intestine with intestinal obstruction is K50.112.
Yes, K50.112 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K50.112 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K50.112 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.