K50.81Header code — not billable

Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with complications

Short description: Crohn's disease of both small and lg int w complications

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K50
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K50.81?

K50.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with complications.

Is K50.81 a billable code?

No. K50.81 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 K50.81 in?

K50.81 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K50.81 become effective?

K50.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K50.81?

K50.81 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.