Question 1

Is K52 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K52 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K52 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K52 represents Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K52 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K52 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K52?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K52 is section:K50-K52 (Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

K522026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Includes1Included conditions

Is K52 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code K52 mean?

When was ICD-10 code K52 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K52?