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K55.3Necrotizing enterocolitis

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionOther diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
Parent codeK55 — Vascular disorders of intestine

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-)

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • necrotizing enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile (A04.7-)

Subcategories (4)

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