A09 – Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intestinal infectious diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A09
Code
A09 (claims format: A09)
Description
Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block
A00-A09 Intestinal infectious diseases

Notes for A09

Applicable to:
  • Infectious colitis NOS
  • Infectious enteritis NOS
  • Infectious gastroenteritis NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • colitis NOS (K52.9)
  • diarrhea NOS (R19.7)
  • enteritis NOS (K52.9)
  • gastroenteritis NOS (K52.9)
  • noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified (K52.9)

Index terms for A09

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A09?

A09 is the ICD-10-CM code for infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified, in the block A00-A09 (Intestinal infectious diseases).

Is A09 a billable code?

Yes. A09 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.