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HomeICD-10 CodesK51
ICD-10-CM
Non-billable

K51

Classification
Category:Diseases of the digestive system
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Coding Guidance
K51 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
Excludes 1
Excludes 2
Use Additional Code
code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable
code to identify manifestations, such as

More Specific Codes

K51.0
Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis
K51.2
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis
K51.3
Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis
K51.4
Inflammatory polyps of colon
K51.5
Left sided colitis
K51.8
Other ulcerative colitis
K51.9
Ulcerative colitis, unspecified

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov