ICD-10 K50.90: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Crohn's without specific anatomical location or complication. Use K50.0-K50.8 for specific location.
Clinical context
Crohn's without specific anatomical location or complication. Use K50.0-K50.8 for specific location.
Documentation requirements
- Endoscopy/imaging confirming diagnosis
- Disease activity (mild/moderate/severe)
- Failed therapies for biologic
Common related procedures
- 45378 colonoscopy
- 74181 MR enterography
- 99214/99215
Common payer denial patterns
- Biologic therapy (Humira, Remicade, Stelara, Skyrizi) — payer-specific PA criteria
- Stelara requires anti-TNF failure typically
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 K50.90 mean?
Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
When is this code documented?
Crohn's without specific anatomical location or complication. Use K50.0-K50.8 for specific location.
What documentation supports this code?
Endoscopy/imaging confirming diagnosis; Disease activity (mild/moderate/severe); Failed therapies for biologic.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Biologic therapy (Humira, Remicade, Stelara, Skyrizi) — payer-specific PA criteria; Stelara requires anti-TNF failure typically.
Related diagnoses
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