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K63.5 — Polyp of colon
K63.5
What this code means
A polyp of the colon is a growth on the inner lining of the large bowel, usually benign but some can become cancerous over time.
Also called: colon polyp, colonic polyp.
When this code is used
Used for polyp of colon.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code K63.5 belongs to Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system, which covers codes K00–K95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K63.5?
K63.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Polyp of colon”. A polyp of the colon is a growth on the inner lining of the large bowel, usually benign but some can become cancerous over time.
When is code K63.5 used?
Used for polyp of colon. It belongs to Chapter 11 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the digestive system).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.