Is K51.90 a billable code?
Yes. K51.90 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K51.90: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K51.90 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in K51.9 Ulcerative colitis, unspecified
K51.90 questions
What does K51.90 mean?
K51.90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without 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.