2025 ICD-10-CM code K50.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Noninfective enteritis and colitis Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Crohn's disease of the large intestine. This includes granulomatous colitis and regional colitis.
Medical necessity for procedures and treatments related to Crohn's disease of the large intestine (K50.1) must be supported by documentation demonstrating active disease and its impact on the patient's health. This may include symptoms, diagnostic findings, and failed conservative management. Specific payer guidelines should be consulted.
Clinicians diagnosing and managing Crohn's disease of the large intestine are responsible for accurate documentation of the disease location, severity, and manifestations. This includes distinguishing it from other inflammatory bowel diseases and ensuring appropriate treatment and follow-up care.
In simple words: This code signifies Crohn's disease located in the large intestine (colon).
Crohn's disease affecting the large intestine, including the colon, rectum, and large bowel.It also encompasses granulomatous colitis and regional colitis.Excludes Crohn's disease affecting both the small and large intestine (K50.8).
Example 1: A patient presents with persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss.Colonoscopy reveals characteristic findings of Crohn's disease limited to the large intestine, confirming the diagnosis of K50.1., A patient with a history of Crohn's disease confined to the large bowel experiences a flare-up with increased abdominal cramping and bloody stools. The K50.1 code is used to document the exacerbation., During a routine colonoscopy, a patient is found to have granulomatous inflammation isolated to the rectum.Biopsies confirm the diagnosis of Crohn's disease, and the K50.1 code is assigned.
Documentation should clearly specify the affected portion(s) of the large intestine (colon, rectum, large bowel). Include supporting details from diagnostic tests like colonoscopy and biopsy findings, symptoms, and disease severity.
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office