K63.1 – Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines
ICD-10-CM code
K63.1
- Code
K63.1(claims format:K631)- Description
- Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)
- 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
- K63
Notes for K63.1
Applicable to:
- Perforation (nontraumatic) of rectum
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Index terms for K63.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Rupture, ruptured, colon
- Rupture, ruptured, bowel
- Rupture, ruptured, rectum
- Rupture, ruptured, sigmoid
- Perforation, perforated, colon
- Perforation, perforated, ileum
- Perforation, perforated, bowel
- Perforation, perforated, rectum
- Perforation, perforated, sigmoid
- Rupture, ruptured, intestine NEC
- Perforation, perforated, intestine NEC
- Perforation, perforated, jejunum, jejunal
- Perforation, perforated, intestine NEC, ulcerative NEC
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, rectosigmoid, with perforation
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, intestine, intestinal, perforating
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, primary of intestine, with perforation
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, intestine, intestinal, with perforation
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, stercoraceous, stercoral, with perforation
Related codes in K63
- K63.0 – Abscess of intestineBillable
- K63.2 – Fistula of intestineBillable
- K63.3 – Ulcer of intestineBillable
- K63.4 – EnteroptosisBillable
- K63.5 – Polyp of colonBillable
- K63.8 – Other specified diseases of intestineHeader
- K63.9 – Disease of intestine, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K63.1?
K63.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for perforation of intestine (nontraumatic), in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
Is K63.1 a billable code?
Yes. K63.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K63.1 belong to?
It belongs to category K63 – Other diseases 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.