ICD Code K51

ICD code K51 is ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the colon and rectum.

1. Presence of chronic inflammation in the colon, confirmed by endoscopic or histopathological examination

2. Recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and cramping

3. Persistent or recurrent diarrhea, often with blood or mucus

4. Evidence of mucosal ulceration or friability on colonoscopy

5. History of weight loss, fatigue, or anemia associated with gastrointestinal symptoms

6. Exclusion of infectious, ischemic, or other non-inflammatory causes of colitis

7. Symptoms persisting for at least several weeks or with a relapsing-remitting course

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K51 include:

- 45378 (Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic)

- 45380 (Colonoscopy, with biopsy)

- 45385 (Colonoscopy, with polypectomy)

- 82270 (Fecal occult blood test)

- 88305 (Pathology examination of biopsy)

- 99213 (Office or other outpatient visit, established patient)

- 99214 (Office or other outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 96413 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion)

- 96415 (Chemotherapy administration, each additional hour)

- 96417 (Chemotherapy administration, push technique)

- 96401 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions identified by ICD code K51.

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