ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for intestine colon dieulafoy lesion
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dieulafoy lesion (hemorrhagic) › intestine (colon)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding intestine colon dieulafoy lesion
The ICD-10-CM code for intestine colon dieulafoy lesion is K63.81 (Dieulafoy lesion of intestine).
Within K63.8 (other specified diseases of intestine), K63.81 is specifically for Dieulafoy lesion of intestine. Related codes cover intestinal microbial overgrowth (K63.82) and other specified diseases of intestine (K63.89).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of K63.81, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: Dieulafoy lesion of stomach and duodenum (K31.82).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about intestine colon dieulafoy lesion ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for intestine colon dieulafoy lesion?
- K63.81 — Dieulafoy lesion of intestine.
Is K63.81 billable?
- Yes. K63.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K63.81 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K63.81 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K63.81 a CC or MCC?
- K63.81 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.