ICD-10 Code K50.911 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with rectal bleeding (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K50.911 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with rectal bleeding
What it is
This code identifies Crohn’s disease when the site is not specified and rectal bleeding is documented. Use it for inflammatory bowel disease involving the gastrointestinal tract with bleeding from the rectum.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and rectal bleeding. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the affected bowel location and whether bleeding is clearly attributed to Crohn’s disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Crohn’s disease without a more specific intestinal site and also notes rectal bleeding. It is appropriate when the record links the bleeding to the Crohn’s diagnosis. If the chart only says gastrointestinal bleeding, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for Crohn’s disease without bleeding, or when another source of rectal bleeding is documented, such as hemorrhoids or anal fissure. Check documentation if the bleeding source is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm both the unspecified Crohn’s diagnosis and the rectal bleeding documentation before assigning K50.911.