ICD-10 Code K50.918 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with other complication (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K50.918 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with other complication
What it is
K50.918 identifies Crohn’s disease when the type is not further specified and the record documents another complication. Use it when the chart confirms Crohn’s disease but does not name a more specific complication code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common Crohn’s findings include chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and evidence of inflammatory bowel disease with a complication noted in the record.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Crohn’s disease as unspecified and also describes a complication that is not separately classified elsewhere. It may apply when the complication is named in the note, but the exact Crohn’s subtype is not specified. Check documentation if the complication is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for Crohn’s disease without any documented complication, or when a more specific Crohn’s code is supported. Avoid it if the record identifies a different inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis.
Coding tip
Query for the exact complication and Crohn’s subtype when the note is vague, because specificity can change code assignment.