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K51Ulcerative colitis

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionNoninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] (K50.-)

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable:
  • anal fistula (K60.3-)
  • anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
  • rectal fistula (K60.4-)
  • code to identify manifestations, such as:
  • pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)

Subcategories (7)

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