ICD-10-CM · K51.90
ICD-10 K51.90: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
UC without specific anatomic extent.
Code
K51.90
Category
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Clinical context
UC without specific anatomic extent.
Documentation requirements
- Colonoscopy with biopsy
- Disease extent
Common related procedures
- 45378 colonoscopy
Common payer denial patterns
- Biologic PA requires extent and activity
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 K51.90 mean?
Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
When is this code documented?
UC without specific anatomic extent.
What documentation supports this code?
Colonoscopy with biopsy; Disease extent.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Biologic PA requires extent and activity.
Related diagnoses
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