K55.2
Non-billableAngiodysplasia of colon
Angiodysplasia of colon
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •angioectasia (angiodysplasia) duodenumK31.81
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
UMLS
- Angiectasia of colonC0267370
- Angiectasia of large intestineC0267370
- Angiectasia of large intestine (disorder)C0267370
- Angiodysplasia malformation of colonC0267370
- Angiodysplasia of colonC0267370
- Angiodysplasia of large intestineC0267370
- Colon angiodysplasiaC0267370
- Large intestine angiectasiaC0267370
- Large intestine angiodysplasiaC0267370
- Telangiectasia of colonC0267370
- Telangiectasia of colon (disorder)C0267370
- Vascular ectasia of colonC0267370
- Vascular ectasia of colon (disorder)C0267370
- Vascular ectasia of large intestineC0267370
- angiodysplasiaC0267370
- angiodysplasia colonC0267370
- colon angiodysplasiaC0267370
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for angiodysplasia of colon?
The ICD-10-CM code for angiodysplasia of colon is K55.2. The full clinical description is "Angiodysplasia of colon". K55.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K55.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K55.2 represents “Angiodysplasia of colon”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K55.2 a billable code?
No, K55.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under K55.2.
What chapter is K55.2 in?
K55.2 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K55.2?
K55.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-).
What are the subcategories under K55.2?
K55.2 has 2 child codes, including: K55.20 (Angiodysplasia of colon without hemorrhage), K55.21 (Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K55.2?
K55.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0267370. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K55.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like angiodysplasia of colon affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K55.2?
K55.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: DB34.0 (Angiodysplasia of colon).
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