K55.2

Non-billable

Angiodysplasia of colon

K55.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Angiodysplasia of colon. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K55.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K55
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include: Colorectal cancer Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum…

Read more about Colonic Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K55.2?
K55.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Angiodysplasia of colon". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K55.2 a billable code?
No — K55.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K55.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K55.2?
K55.2 has 2 more specific child codes, including K55.20, K55.21.

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

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