K52.3 – Indeterminate colitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Noninfective enteritis and colitis
ICD-10-CM code
K52.3
- Code
K52.3(claims format:K523)- Description
- Indeterminate colitis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K50-K52 Noninfective enteritis and colitis
- Parent codes
- K52
Notes for K52.3
Applicable to:
- Colonic inflammatory bowel disease unclassified (IBDU)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- unspecified colitis (K52.9)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block K50-K52
Includes:
- noninfective inflammatory bowel disease
Index terms for K52.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K52
- K52.0 – Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiationBillable
- K52.1 – Toxic gastroenteritis and colitisBillable
- K52.2 – Allergic and dietetic gastroenteritis and colitisHeader
- K52.8 – Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitisHeader
- K52.9 – Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K52.3?
K52.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for indeterminate colitis, in the block K50-K52 (Noninfective enteritis and colitis).
Is K52.3 a billable code?
Yes. K52.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K52.3 belong to?
It belongs to category K52 – Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis.
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.