K52 – Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Noninfective enteritis and colitis
ICD-10-CM code
K52
- Code
K52(claims format:K52)- Description
- Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
- Short description
- Other and unsp 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
Billable codes under K52
K52 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K52.0 – Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiationBillable
- K52.1 – Toxic gastroenteritis and colitisBillable
- K52.2 – Allergic and dietetic gastroenteritis and colitisHeader (more codes below)
- K52.3 – Indeterminate colitisBillable
- K52.8 – Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitisHeader (more codes below)
- K52.9 – Noninfective gastroenteritis and 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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K52?
K52 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, in the block K50-K52 (Noninfective enteritis and colitis).
Is K52 a billable code?
No. K52 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.