Is K50.1 a billable code?
No. K50.1 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K50.1: Crohn's disease of large intestine
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K50.1 groups related diagnoses under crohn's disease of large intestine. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K50.1
- K50.10Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications
- K50.111Crohn's disease of large intestine with rectal bleeding
- K50.112Crohn's disease of large intestine with intestinal obstruction
- K50.113Crohn's disease of large intestine with fistula
- K50.114Crohn's disease of large intestine with abscess
- K50.118Crohn's disease of large intestine with other complication
- K50.119Crohn's disease of large intestine with unspecified complications
Other codes in K50 Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]
K50.1 questions
What does K50.1 mean?
K50.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Crohn's disease of large intestine. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.