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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for bacterial overgrowth

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Overgrowth › bacterial”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding bacterial overgrowth

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for bacterial overgrowth; the code depends on the details below.

More specific bacterial overgrowth codes (official index)

  • small intestinal K63.8219 — Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, unspecified
  • hydrogen-subtype K63.8211 — Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, hydrogen-subtype
  • hydrogen sulfide-subtype K63.8212 — Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, hydrogen sulfide-subtype

Common questions about bacterial overgrowth ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth?

K63.8219 — Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, unspecified.