K51.319
BillableUlcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis w unsp complications
Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with unspecified complications
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
K51.313Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula
K51.314Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with abscess
K51.318Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with oth complication
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Complication due to chronic ulcerative rectosigmoiditis
- Complication due to chronic ulcerative proctitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis w unsp complications?
The ICD-10-CM code for ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis w unsp complications is K51.319. The full clinical description is "Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with unspecified complications". K51.319 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K51.319 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K51.319 represents “Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis 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 K51.319 a billable code?
Yes, K51.319 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K51.319 in?
K51.319 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K51.319?
K51.319 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 K51.319?
Yes, when using K51.319, also report: any associated fistulas, if applicable:; anal fistula (K60.3-); anorectal fistula (K60.5-); rectal fistula (K60.4-).
What SNOMED CT codes does K51.319 map to?
K51.319 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 1085191000119109, 1085241000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K51.319?
K51.319 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887811. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K51.319 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis w 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 K51.319?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K51.319 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.