K51.512

Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Left sided colitis with intestinal obstruction

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K50-K52Noninfective enteritis and colitis (K50-K52)
K51Ulcerative colitis
K51.5Left sided colitis
K51.51Left sided colitis with complications
K51.512Left sided colitis with intestinal obstructionBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K51.512:

subcategoryK51.5
Left sided colitis
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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 v43.1

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