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Find Out When to Use a History of UC Code

Published on Thu Feb 12, 2026

Question: When can ulcerative colitis (UC) in remission be called history of UC? Does the patient have to have had a resection first and be symptom-free for a specific time period, or can a patient who has been in remission for three years with no medications be considered a “history of” status? Arizona Subscriber Answer: UC is a lifelong disease, [...]
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