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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for noninfectious enterocolitis

K52.9

Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

✓ Billable / specific

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

About coding noninfectious enterocolitis

The ICD-10-CM code for noninfectious enterocolitis is K52.9 (Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified).

Within K52, choose K52.9 (Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation (K52.0), toxic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.1), allergic and dietetic gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.2), indeterminate colitis (K52.3) and other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis (K52.8).

Don't report K52.9 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: diarrhea NOS (R19.7), functional diarrhea (K59.1), infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS (A09), neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) (P78.3) and 1 more.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

More specific noninfectious enterocolitis codes (official index)

  • newborn

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K52.9)

  • diarrhea NOS (R19.7)
  • functional diarrhea (K59.1)
  • infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS (A09)
  • neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) (P78.3)
  • psychogenic diarrhea (F45.8)

Common questions about noninfectious enterocolitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for noninfectious enterocolitis?

K52.9 — Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified.

Is K52.9 billable?

Yes. K52.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can K52.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K52.9 as a principal diagnosis.

Is K52.9 a CC or MCC?

No. K52.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.