Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstruction
ICD-10 K51.012 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstruction.
K51.012 refers to ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstruction, a severe form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the entire colon. Clinically, patients present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and urgency to defecate, often accompanied by systemic symptoms like fever and weight loss. The anatomy involved includes the colon, which becomes inflamed and ulcerated, leading to complications such as strictures and obstruction. Disease progression can vary, with periods of exacerbation and remission. Chronic inflammation can lead to complications like toxic megacolon or colorectal cancer. Diagnostic considerations include colonoscopy with biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the disease. Imaging studies, such as CT scans, may be utilized to evaluate for obstruction and other complications. Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent severe complications and improve patient outcomes.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K51.012 covers chronic ulcerative pancolitis with intestinal obstruction, characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the entire colon, leading to complications such as strictures and bowel obstruction.
K51.012 should be used when the patient has documented chronic ulcerative pancolitis specifically with intestinal obstruction, differentiating it from other forms of ulcerative colitis without obstruction.
Documentation should include clinical notes detailing the patient's symptoms, diagnostic imaging results, colonoscopy findings, and any treatment plans addressing the obstruction and inflammation.
