K51.313
BillableUlcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula
Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula
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)
K51.311Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with rectal bleeding
K51.312Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis w intestinal obst
K51.314Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with abscess
K51.318Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with oth complication
K51.319Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis w unsp complications
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT
- Complication due to chronic ulcerative proctitis1085191000119109
- Complication due to chronic ulcerative rectosigmoiditis1085241000119109
- Fistula of intestine due to chronic ulcerative proctitis1085201000119107
- Fistula of intestine due to ulcerative colitis1092861000119101
- Fistula of large intestine due to chronic ulcerative rectosigmoiditis1085251000119106
Clinical Terms
- Fistula of intestine due to ulcerative colitis
- Complication due to chronic ulcerative proctitis
- Fistula of large intestine due to chronic ulcerative rectosigmoiditis
- Complication due to chronic ulcerative rectosigmoiditis
- Fistula of intestine due to chronic ulcerative proctitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula?
The ICD-10-CM code for ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula is K51.313. The full clinical description is "Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula". K51.313 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K51.313 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K51.313 represents “Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula”. 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 K51.313 a billable code?
Yes, K51.313 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K51.313 in?
K51.313 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K51.313?
K51.313 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 K51.313?
Yes, when using K51.313, also report: any associated fistulas, if applicable:; anal fistula (K60.3-); anorectal fistula (K60.5-); rectal fistula (K60.4-).
What SNOMED CT codes does K51.313 map to?
K51.313 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 1085191000119109, 1085241000119109, 1085201000119107, 1092861000119101, 1085251000119106. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K51.313?
K51.313 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887808. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K51.313 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula 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 K51.313?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K51.313 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.