Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K50.813 is the diagnosis code for Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula. 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 K50.813 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K50.813 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K50.813 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K50.813 is K50.81 ("Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with complications"). K50.813 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K50.813 is located in Section K50-K52 — "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K50.813 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula" 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 both small and large intestine with fistula is K50.813.
Yes, K50.813 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K50.813 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K50.813 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.