K52 – Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis

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

Non-billable header

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:

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-)

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.