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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Crohn's Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Crohn's Disease

K50.011
K50.112
K50.813

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for crohn's disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Regional Enteritis
Granulomatous Ileitis
Granulomatous Colitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Crohn's Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Crohn's Disease

Use ICD-10 code K50.011 for crohn's disease of small intestine with rectal bleeding, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Crohn's disease of small intestine with rectal bleeding

Billable Code
K50.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rectal bleeding with ileal inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Active Crohn's ileitis with hematochezia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both location and presence of bleeding.

Crohn's disease of large intestine with intestinal obstruction

Billable Code
K50.112
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Colonic Crohn's with obstructive symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure obstruction is documented as related to Crohn's.

Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with perianal fistula

Billable Code
K50.813
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Pancolonic and ileal Crohn's with rectovaginal fistula

Important Notes

  • • Document both intestinal involvement and fistula presence.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K56.690

Partial intestinal obstruction

Use as a secondary code to specify obstruction severity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Crohn's disease with rectal bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for Crohn's disease of the small intestine with rectal bleeding is K50.011.

How do you code Crohn's disease with intestinal obstruction?

Use K50.112 for Crohn's disease of the large intestine with intestinal obstruction, and add K56.690 for partial obstruction if applicable.

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