ICD-10-CM K51.012: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstruction

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About ICD-10-CM Code K51.012 (Ulcerative)

ICD-10-CM code K51.012 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K51.012 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K51.012 - Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstruction. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Ulcerative.