K52.9 – Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K52.9
Code
K52.9 (claims format: K529)
Description
Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
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 K52.9

Applicable to:
  • Colitis NOS
  • Enteritis NOS
  • Gastroenteritis NOS
  • Ileitis NOS
  • Jejunitis NOS
  • Sigmoiditis NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • diarrhea NOS (R19.7)
  • functional diarrhea (K59.1)
  • infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS (A09)
  • neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) (P78.3)
  • psychogenic diarrhea (F45.8)

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-)

Index terms for K52.9

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

Related codes in K52

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K52.9?

K52.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified, in the block K50-K52 (Noninfective enteritis and colitis).

Is K52.9 a billable code?

Yes. K52.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K52.9 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.