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K51.2

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 1 non-billable)
K51.20Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complicationsK51.21Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complicationshas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K50-K52Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)
K51Ulcerative colitis
K51.2Ulcerative (chronic) proctitisNot billable
K51.20Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complicationsBillable
K51.21Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complicationsSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K51.2:

categoryK51
Ulcerative colitis
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blockK50-K52
Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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