K55.30 – Necrotizing enterocolitis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K55.30

Code: K55.30 (claims format: K5530)
Description: Necrotizing enterocolitis, 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: K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
Parent codes: K55 › K55.3

Notes for K55.30

Applicable to:

Necrotizing enterocolitis, NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K55 – Vascular disorders of intestine

Excludes1 (not coded here):

necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

angioectasia (angiodysplasia) duodenum (K31.81-)

K55.3 – Necrotizing enterocolitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

necrotizing enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile (A04.7-)

Index terms for K55.30

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

Related codes in K55.3

K55.31 – Stage 1 necrotizing enterocolitisBillable
K55.32 – Stage 2 necrotizing enterocolitisBillable
K55.33 – Stage 3 necrotizing enterocolitisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K55.30?

K55.30 is the ICD-10-CM code for necrotizing enterocolitis, unspecified, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).

Is K55.30 a billable code?

Yes. K55.30 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K55.30 belong to?

It belongs to category K55 – Vascular disorders of intestine.

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.