K90.1 – Tropical sprue

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the digestive system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K90.1

Code: K90.1 (claims format: K901)
Description: Tropical sprue
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: K90-K95 Other diseases of the digestive system
Parent codes: K90

Notes for K90.1

Applicable to:

Sprue NOS
Tropical steatorrhea

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

K90 – Intestinal malabsorption

Excludes1 (not coded here):

intestinal malabsorption following gastrointestinal surgery (K91.2)

Index terms for K90.1

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

Related codes in K90

K90.0 – Celiac diseaseBillable
K90.2 – Blind loop syndrome, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
K90.3 – Pancreatic steatorrheaBillable
K90.4 – Other malabsorption due to intoleranceHeader
K90.8 – Other intestinal malabsorptionHeader
K90.9 – Intestinal malabsorption, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K90.1?

K90.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for tropical sprue, in the block K90-K95 (Other diseases of the digestive system).

Is K90.1 a billable code?

Yes. K90.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K90.1 belong to?

It belongs to category K90 – Intestinal malabsorption.

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.