K51.218
BillableUlcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- noninfective inflammatory bowel disease
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable:
- •anal fistulaK60.3
- •anorectal fistulaK60.5
- •rectal fistulaK60.4
Related Codes(5)
K51.211Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding
K51.212Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction
K51.213Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with fistula
K51.214Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with abscess
K51.219Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unsp complications
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication?
The ICD-10-CM code for ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication is K51.218. The full clinical description is "Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication". K51.218 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K51.218 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K51.218 represents “Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is K51.218 a billable code?
Yes, K51.218 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K51.218 in?
K51.218 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K51.218?
K51.218 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: irritable bowel syndrome (K58.-); megacolon (K59.3-); Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] (K50.-).
Are additional codes required with K51.218?
Yes, when using K51.218, also report: any associated fistulas, if applicable:; anal fistula (K60.3-); anorectal fistula (K60.5-); rectal fistula (K60.4-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K51.218?
K51.218 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887802. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K51.218 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K51.218?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K51.218 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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