Is K51.5 a billable code?
No. K51.5 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
K51.5: Left sided colitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K51.5 groups related diagnoses under left sided colitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K51.5
- K51.50Left sided colitis without complications
- K51.511Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding
- K51.512Left sided colitis with intestinal obstruction
- K51.513Left sided colitis with fistula
- K51.514Left sided colitis with abscess
- K51.518Left sided colitis with other complication
- K51.519Left sided colitis with unspecified complications
K51.5 questions
What does K51.5 mean?
K51.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Left sided colitis. 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.