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K51.219

Billable

Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unsp complications

Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unspecified complications

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

K50-K52

Parent Code

K51.21

Coding Notes

Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unsp complications?

The ICD-10-CM code for ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unsp complications is K51.219. The full clinical description is "Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unspecified complications". K51.219 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code K51.219 mean?

ICD-10-CM code K51.219 represents “Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unspecified complications”. 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 K51.219 a billable code?

Yes, K51.219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is K51.219 in?

K51.219 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).

What codes cannot be used with K51.219?

K51.219 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 K51.219?

Yes, when using K51.219, also report: any associated fistulas, if applicable:; anal fistula (K60.3-); anorectal fistula (K60.5-); rectal fistula (K60.4-).

What SNOMED CT codes does K51.219 map to?

K51.219 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 1085191000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for K51.219?

K51.219 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887803. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does K51.219 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unsp complications 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 K51.219?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K51.219 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.