ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K52.9
Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K52.9
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- diarrhea NOS (R19.7)
- functional diarrhea (K59.1)
- infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS (A09)
- neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) (P78.3)
- psychogenic diarrhea (F45.8)
Inclusion Terms
- Colitis NOS
- Enteritis NOS
- Gastroenteritis NOS
- Ileitis NOS
- Jejunitis NOS
- Sigmoiditis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K52.9 (Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis)
ICD-10-CM code K52.9 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 K52.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K52.9 - Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified. 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 Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis related to unspecified.