ICD-10-CM K51.211: Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K51.211

Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code K51.211 (Ulcerative)

ICD-10-CM code K51.211 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 K51.211 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K51.211 - Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding. 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.