K55.2 Angiodysplasia of colon

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applies from K55 Vascular disorders of intestine

Excludes1 (never code together)

• necrotizing enterocolitis of newborn (P77.-)

Excludes2 (not included here)

• angioectasia (angiodysplasia) duodenum (K31.81-)

Codes under K55.2

• K55.20 Angiodysplasia of colon without hemorrhage
• K55.21 Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage

Nearby codes

• K55.06 Acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified
• K55.061 Focal (segmental) acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified
• K55.062 Diffuse acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified
• K55.069 Acute infarction of intestine, part and extent unspecified
• K55.1 Chronic vascular disorders of intestine
• K55.2 Angiodysplasia of colon (this code)
• K55.20 Angiodysplasia of colon without hemorrhage
• K55.21 Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage
• K55.3 Necrotizing enterocolitis
• K55.30 Necrotizing enterocolitis, unspecified
• K55.31 Stage 1 necrotizing enterocolitis