K51.218
BillableUlcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 81 — Ulcerative Colitis
0.000V24HCC 35 — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
0.289ESRDHCC 35 — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
0.000RxHCCHCC 67 — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
0.000What This Code Means
Chronic inflammation of the rectum with ulcers and other complications not specified in more detailed codes.
Coding Tips
Clinical Significance
Ulcerative proctitis with other complication captures known complications that fall outside the standard categories of bleeding, obstruction, fistula, and abscess. This may include extraintestinal manifestations such as arthropathy, skin lesions, or eye inflammation directly linked to the inflammatory bowel disease process.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed ulcerative colitis limited to the rectum
- ✓Clear documentation of the specific complication
- ✓Evidence that the complication is directly related to the ulcerative proctitis
- ✓Treatment plan addressing both the proctitis and the complication
- ✓Disease activity assessment
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└K51Ulcerative colitis└K51.2Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis└K51.21Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complications└K51.218Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication
└K51.218Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication