K63.5

Billable

Polyp of colon

K63.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Polyp of colon. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K63
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps may turn into cancer or already be cancer. To be safe, doctors remove polyps and test them. Polyps can be removed when a doctor examines the inside of the large intestine during a colonoscopy . Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more…

Read more about Colonic Polyps at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • adenomatous polyp of colon (D12.-)
  • inflammatory polyp of colon (K51.4-)
  • polyposis of colon (D12.6)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K63.5?
K63.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Polyp of colon". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K63.5 a billable code?
Yes — K63.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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