ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K50.0
Crohn's disease of small intestine
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K50.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine (K50.8-)
Inclusion Terms
- Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] of duodenum
- Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] of ileum
- Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] of jejunum
- Regional ileitis
- Terminal ileitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K50.0 (Crohn's disease of small intestine)
ICD-10-CM code K50.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K50.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K50.0 - Crohn's disease of small intestine. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Crohn's disease of small intestine.