K63.8 – Other specified diseases of intestine
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines
ICD-10-CM code
K63.8
- Code
K63.8(claims format:K638)- Description
- Other specified diseases of intestine
- 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
- K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
- Parent codes
- K63
Billable codes under K63.8
K63.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K63.81 – Dieulafoy lesion of intestineBillable
- K63.82 – Intestinal microbial overgrowthHeader (more codes below)
- K63.89 – Other specified diseases of intestineBillable
Related codes in K63
- K63.0 – Abscess of intestineBillable
- K63.1 – Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)Billable
- K63.2 – Fistula of intestineBillable
- K63.3 – Ulcer of intestineBillable
- K63.4 – EnteroptosisBillable
- K63.5 – Polyp of colonBillable
- K63.9 – Disease of intestine, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K63.8?
K63.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified diseases of intestine, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
Is K63.8 a billable code?
No. K63.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K63.8 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.