Is K51.2 a billable code?
No. K51.2 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K51.2: Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K51.2 groups related diagnoses under ulcerative (chronic) proctitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K51.2
- K51.20Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complications
- K51.211Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding
- K51.212Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction
- K51.213Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with fistula
- K51.214Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with abscess
- K51.218Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication
- K51.219Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unspecified complications
K51.2 questions
What does K51.2 mean?
K51.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.