K50Header code — not billable
Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K50
K50.0Crohn's disease of small intestineK50.00Crohn's disease of small intestine without complicationsYesK50.01Crohn's disease of small intestine with complicationsK50.011Crohn's disease of small intestine with rectal bleedingYesK50.012Crohn's disease of small intestine w intestinal obstructionYesK50.013Crohn's disease of small intestine with fistulaYesK50.014Crohn's disease of small intestine with abscessYesK50.018Crohn's disease of small intestine with other complicationYesK50.019Crohn's disease of small intestine with unsp complicationsYesK50.1Crohn's disease of large intestineK50.10Crohn's disease of large intestine without complicationsYesK50.11Crohn's disease of large intestine with complications
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K50?
K50 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Crohn's disease [regional enteritis].
Is K50 a billable code?
No. K50 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K50 in?
K50 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K50 become effective?
K50 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K50?
K50 belongs to category K50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.