K52.0 vs K91.870
K52.0 (Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation) compared with K91.870 (Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K91.870 carries an Excludes2 note covering K52.0: “radiation colitis (K52.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. K91.870 carries an Excludes2 note covering K52.0: “radiation gastroenteritis (K52.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K52.0Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation | K91.870Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K52.0). | Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K91.870). |
| Includes | noninfective inflammatory bowel disease | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources