ICD-10 Code K50.90 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, without complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K50.90 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, without complications
What it is
K50.90 identifies Crohn’s disease when the site is not specified and no complications are documented. It applies to inflammatory bowel disease affecting the digestive tract, but you do not have enough detail for a more specific Crohn’s code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and evidence of intestinal inflammation, but the record must support Crohn’s disease without a named location or complication.
When to use this code
Use K50.90 when the clinician documents Crohn’s disease, but the chart does not identify the affected bowel segment and no complications are reported. It also fits when the diagnosis is confirmed yet the note remains nonspecific. If later documentation adds location or complications, report the more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the record specifies Crohn’s disease of the small intestine, large intestine, or another site. Also avoid it when complications such as obstruction, fistula, abscess, or bleeding are documented.
Coding tip
Query for the disease location and any complications before defaulting to K50.90.