K52.8 – Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Noninfective enteritis and colitis

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K52.8

Code: K52.8 (claims format: K528)
Description: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under K52.8

K52.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

K52.81 – Eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritisBillable
K52.82 – Eosinophilic colitisBillable
K52.83 – Microscopic colitisHeader (more codes below)
K52.89 – Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitisBillable

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

Excludes1 (not coded here):

irritable bowel syndrome (K58.-)
megacolon (K59.3-)

Related codes in K52

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K52.8?

K52.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, in the block K50-K52 (Noninfective enteritis and colitis).

Is K52.8 a billable code?

No. K52.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K52.8 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.