ICD-10 Code K50.919 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K50.919 – Crohn’s disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications
What it is
K50.919 identifies Crohn’s disease when the site is not specified and the chart documents an unspecified complication. Use it when the record confirms Crohn’s disease but does not name a more specific complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Crohn’s disease commonly involves chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, or complications like obstruction, fistula, or abscess when recorded.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Crohn’s disease without identifying the bowel segment and notes a complication that is not further defined. It also fits when the complication is present, but the record lacks detail for a more specific code. Check documentation if the complication is named elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for Crohn’s disease without any complication, or when the site and complication are both documented more specifically. Avoid it if the chart supports a different Crohn’s disease code.
Coding tip
Query for the complication type and disease location whenever the note says “unspecified,” because more complete documentation may support a more specific code.