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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Pseudomembranous colitis

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

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Colitis (acute) (catarrhal) (chronic) (noninfective) (hemorrhagic) › pseudomembranous”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Pseudomembranous colitis

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

More specific Pseudomembranous colitis codes (official index)

  • not specified as recurrent A04.72 — Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
  • recurrent A04.71 — Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent

Common questions about Pseudomembranous colitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent pseudomembranous colitis?

A04.71 — Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent.