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2025 ICD-10-CM code K51.511

Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding.

Code K51.511 should be used when the documentation clearly indicates left-sided colitis with rectal bleeding as the primary diagnosis.Use additional codes to report any associated complications or manifestations.

Medical necessity for services related to K51.511 should be established by documenting the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings that support the diagnosis of left-sided colitis with rectal bleeding. This documentation should also demonstrate the impact of the condition on the patient's function and quality of life, as well as the need for medical intervention.

Clinicians responsible for diagnosing and managing K51.511 should accurately document the location and extent of the colitis, presence of rectal bleeding, and any associated complications. They should also consider differential diagnoses and conduct appropriate diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis.

In simple words: Inflammation of the left side of the large intestine with bleeding from the rectum.

Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding.This code specifies that the colitis is affecting the left side of the colon and is accompanied by rectal bleeding.

Example 1: A patient presents with abdominal pain, bloody stools, and a history of ulcerative colitis.A colonoscopy reveals inflammation limited to the left side of the colon, confirming left-sided colitis with rectal bleeding., A patient with known ulcerative colitis experiences a flare-up with increased rectal bleeding.Imaging studies show active inflammation on the left side of the colon, consistent with K51.511., A patient undergoing a routine colonoscopy is found to have left-sided colitis and reports ongoing rectal bleeding. This finding is documented as K51.511.

Documentation for K51.511 should include:* Detailed history of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bowel habits, and characteristics of rectal bleeding.* Physical examination findings.* Results of diagnostic tests, such as colonoscopy, imaging, and laboratory studies.* Assessment of disease severity and extent.* Treatment plan and patient response.

** Consider using additional codes to specify any co-existing conditions, such as anemia, or to further classify the severity of rectal bleeding.

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