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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Thromboulcerative colitis

K55.039

Acute (reversible) ischemia of large intestine, extent unspecified

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

About coding Thromboulcerative colitis

The ICD-10-CM code for Thromboulcerative colitis is K55.039 (Acute (reversible) ischemia of large intestine, extent unspecified).

Within K55.03, choose K55.039 (extent unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: focal (segmental) acute (reversible) ischemia of large intestine (K55.031) and diffuse acute (reversible) ischemia of large intestine (K55.032).

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.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 393 (Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 1.5881), DRG 394 (Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC, relative weight 0.9228), DRG 395 (Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6382), DRG 791 (Prematurity with Major Problems, relative weight 4.1075) and DRG 793 (Full Term Neonate with Major Problems, relative weight 4.2195), in MDC 06 (Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System) and MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about Thromboulcerative colitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Thromboulcerative colitis?

K55.039 — Acute (reversible) ischemia of large intestine, extent unspecified.

Is K55.039 billable?

Yes. K55.039 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can K55.039 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K55.039 as a principal diagnosis.

Is K55.039 a CC or MCC?

K55.039 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.