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2025 ICD-10-CM code K51.011

Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding.

Use additional codes to identify any other manifestations or complications associated with the ulcerative colitis, such as anemia or dehydration resulting from blood loss. If other related conditions exist, like anal fistula or abscess, they should be coded separately.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings consistent with ulcerative pancolitis and rectal bleeding. The documentation should support the severity of the condition and the need for medical intervention.

Clinicians responsible for diagnosing and managing ulcerative colitis and its associated complications, such as gastroenterologists.

In simple words: This code indicates a chronic inflammatory condition of the large intestine (ulcerative pancolitis) accompanied by bleeding from the rectum.

Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding. This code specifies that the patient has ulcerative pancolitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease affecting the entire colon, and is experiencing rectal bleeding as a complication.

Example 1: A patient with a history of ulcerative pancolitis presents with bloody stools. After examination and diagnostic tests, the physician confirms the diagnosis of ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding (K51.011)., A patient undergoes a colonoscopy, which reveals inflammation and ulcers throughout the colon and active rectal bleeding. The findings support the diagnosis of ulcerative pancolitis with rectal bleeding (K51.011)., A patient with established ulcerative pancolitis experiences a flare-up with severe rectal bleeding requiring hospitalization. The rectal bleeding is documented as a complication of the underlying ulcerative pancolitis (K51.011).

Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms, such as the frequency and amount of rectal bleeding, findings from physical examination (including abdominal tenderness or distension), results of relevant diagnostic tests (e.g., colonoscopy, stool tests), and the physician’s assessment confirming the diagnosis of ulcerative pancolitis with rectal bleeding.

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