ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K55.1
Chronic vascular disorders of intestine
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K55.1
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic ischemic colitis
- Chronic ischemic enteritis
- Chronic ischemic enterocolitis
- Ischemic stricture of intestine
- Mesenteric atherosclerosis
- Mesenteric vascular insufficiency
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K55.1 (Chronic vascular disorders of intestine)
ICD-10-CM code K55.1 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 K55.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K55.1 - Chronic vascular disorders of 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 Chronic vascular disorders of intestine.