2025 ICD-10-CM code K63
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Other diseases of intestine.
Medical necessity depends on the specific diagnosis within the K63 category. Generally, the documentation should support the need for medical intervention related to the intestinal condition.
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
In simple words: This code represents other diseases of the intestines, such as abscesses, perforations (holes), abnormal connections (fistulas), ulcers, and prolapse (sagging).
This code encompasses various diseases of the intestines not classified elsewhere, including abscesses, perforations, fistulas, ulcers, and prolapse.
Example 1: A patient presents with abdominal pain and fever, and imaging reveals an abscess in the intestine (K63.0)., A patient experiences sudden abdominal pain and is diagnosed with a non-traumatic perforation of the intestine (K63.1)., A patient with Crohn's disease develops an intestinal fistula (K63.2).
Medical record documentation should include details of the specific condition affecting the intestine, such as imaging results, laboratory findings, and clinical symptoms.
** This is a parent code for more specific conditions related to intestinal diseases. For precise coding, refer to more specific codes (K63.0-K63.8) if the specific condition is known.
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, General surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office