K51.81
Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Other ulcerative colitis with complications
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K51.811Other ulcerative colitis with rectal bleedingK51.812Other ulcerative colitis with intestinal obstructionK51.813Other ulcerative colitis with fistulaK51.814Other ulcerative colitis with abscessK51.818Other ulcerative colitis with other complicationK51.819Other ulcerative colitis with unspecified complications
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
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Clinical Hierarchy
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MS-DRG Classification
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