ICD-10-CM Code for Ulcerative colitis K51

ICD-10 code K51 for Ulcerative colitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Ulcerative colitis
Use additional code to identify any associated fistulas, if applicable:
anal fistula (K60.3-)
anorectal fistula (K60.5-)
rectal fistula (K60.4-)
Use additional
code to identify manifestations, such as:
pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)
Excludes1: Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] (K50.-)
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