2025 ICD-10-CM code K51.5
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Noninfective enteritis and colitis Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Left-sided colitis, also known as left hemicolitis.
Medical necessity for treatment of left-sided colitis is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings confirming the diagnosis.
In simple words: A disease where the left side of your large intestine is repeatedly inflamed.
Inflammation of the large intestine, specifically affecting the left side.
Example 1: A patient presents with abdominal pain, cramping, and bloody diarrhea predominantly on the left side of the abdomen. After examination and diagnostic testing, including colonoscopy, they are diagnosed with left-sided colitis., A 45-year-old individual experiences persistent discomfort in their lower left abdomen along with changes in bowel habits. Following a thorough evaluation, including imaging and endoscopic procedures, a determination of left-sided colitis is made., During a routine colonoscopy, a patient is found to have inflammation isolated to the left side of their colon, consistent with left-sided colitis.
Documentation should include clinical findings such as abdominal pain, bowel habits, and any relevant diagnostic test results, including colonoscopy or imaging studies.
- Specialties:Gastroenterology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office