ICD-10 Code K50.913 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with fistula (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with fistula is K50.913.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K50.913 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with fistula

What it is

K50.913 identifies Crohn’s disease when the site is not specified and a fistula is present. Use it for documented Crohn’s-related fistulizing disease without a more specific Crohn’s subtype.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Fistulas may connect the bowel to another organ, the skin, or another bowel segment, and Crohn’s disease often includes chronic abdominal symptoms and inflammatory findings.

When to use this code

Use this code when the record clearly states Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with a fistula. It fits encounters where the provider documents a Crohn’s fistula but does not specify location or type of Crohn’s disease.

If the chart names a more specific Crohn’s site or complication, code that documentation instead. Check documentation when fistula details are incomplete or when the fistula is not clearly linked to Crohn’s disease.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for Crohn’s disease without fistula, or for fistulas caused by other conditions. If the provider documents a different Crohn’s subtype, choose the more specific code.

Coding tip

Link the fistula to Crohn’s disease only when the provider explicitly documents that relationship.

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