K50.019

✓ Billable

Crohn's disease of small intestine with unspecified complications

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine (K50.8-)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code K50.019 represents crohn's disease of small intestine with unspecified complications. This code falls under the Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that K50.019 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code K50.019?

ICD-10-CM code K50.019 is "Crohn's disease of small intestine with unspecified complications". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Is K50.019 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, K50.019 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with K50.019?

K50.019 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeK50.019
BillableYes
ParentK50.01
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)