K51.814
BillableOther ulcerative colitis with abscess
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
A form of ulcerative colitis affecting areas of the colon other than the left side, with a localized collection of pus (abscess).
Coding Tips
- •Ensure both ulcerative colitis and abscess are clearly documented in the medical record
- •Document abscess location if available, as this may influence treatment decisions
Clinical Significance
Other ulcerative colitis with abscess represents abscess formation complicating an atypical form of ulcerative colitis. This infectious complication requires antibiotics and likely drainage, increasing the complexity and cost of care. The abscess indicates severe disease activity with potential for systemic complications.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed ulcerative colitis with documented extent
- ✓Imaging evidence of abscess with location and size
- ✓Provider statement linking abscess to the colitis
- ✓Treatment plan including antibiotics and drainage
- ✓Culture results if drainage was performed
- ✓Follow-up plan for abscess resolution
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└K51Ulcerative colitis└K51.8Other ulcerative colitis└K51.81Other ulcerative colitis with complications└K51.814Other ulcerative colitis with abscess
└K51.814Other ulcerative colitis with abscess