K52.83 – Microscopic colitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Noninfective enteritis and colitis
ICD-10-CM code
K52.83
- Code
K52.83(claims format:K5283)- Description
- Microscopic 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 › K52.8
Billable codes under K52.83
K52.83 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K52.831 – Collagenous colitisBillable
- K52.832 – Lymphocytic colitisBillable
- K52.838 – Other microscopic colitisBillable
- K52.839 – Microscopic colitis, unspecifiedBillable
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
Related codes in K52.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K52.83?
K52.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for microscopic colitis, in the block K50-K52 (Noninfective enteritis and colitis).
Is K52.83 a billable code?
No. K52.83 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K52.83 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.