Is K51.81 a billable code?
No. K51.81 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K51.81: Other ulcerative colitis with complications
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K51.81 groups related diagnoses under other ulcerative colitis with complications. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K51.81
- K51.811Other ulcerative colitis with rectal bleeding
- K51.812Other ulcerative colitis with intestinal obstruction
- K51.813Other ulcerative colitis with fistula
- K51.814Other ulcerative colitis with abscess
- K51.818Other ulcerative colitis with other complication
- K51.819Other ulcerative colitis with unspecified complications
Other codes in K51.8 Other ulcerative colitis
K51.81 questions
What does K51.81 mean?
K51.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other ulcerative colitis with complications. 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.