A04.7

Non-billable

Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile

A04.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A04.71 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A04
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is C. diff ? C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, such as Clostridioides difficile (the new name), Clostridium difficile (an older name), and C. diff icile. It causes close to half a million illnesses each year. What causes C. diff infections? C. diff bacteria are commonly found in the environment, but people…

Read more about C. diff Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Clostridioides difficile colitis
  • Foodborne intoxication by Clostridium difficile
  • Pseudomembraneous colitis

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A04.7?
A04.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A04.7 a billable code?
No — A04.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A04.71) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A04.7?
A04.7 has 2 more specific child codes, including A04.71, A04.72.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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