K55
Non-billableVascular disorders of intestine
K55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vascular disorders of intestine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K55.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhen you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion. Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •angioectasia (angiodysplasia) duodenum (K31.81-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K55?
- K55 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Vascular disorders of intestine". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K55 a billable code?
- No — K55 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K55.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from K55?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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