ICD-10 Guide

History Of Colitis

ICD-10 Coding for History of Colitis(K51.90, Z87.19)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGastroenterology

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is History Of Colitis?

Essential facts and insights about History of Colitis

Key Clinical Considerations:

Abdominal pain or cramping
Diarrhea, possibly with blood or mucus
Weight loss and fatigue

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history of colitis, including type and duration
Details of previous episodes and treatments
Current symptoms and their impact on daily life

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Ensure correct differentiation between types of colitis (e.g., ulcerative colitis vs. infectious colitis).
Common errors include using unspecified codes when more specific codes are available.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Acute infectious colitis
Conditions like Crohn's disease or diverticulitis that may mimic colitis

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

Patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease
Gastroenterology clinics and outpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

Comprehensive clinical documentation
Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
Proper exclusion considerations
Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Ensure proper documentation for billing
Verify code specificity requirements
Check for any additional codes needed
Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

Insufficient clinical documentation
Incorrect code selection
Missing supporting diagnoses
Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, symptom description, and previous treatments.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the specific type of colitis for proper reimbursement.

History Of Colitis

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?

History Of Colitis

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?