K51.512 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Left sided colitis with intestinal obstruction for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K51.512 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K50-K52 Noninfective enteritis and colitis
- K51 Ulcerative colitis
- K51.0 Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis
- K51.01 Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with complications
- K51.2 Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis
- K51.21 Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complications
- K51.3 Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis
- K51.31 Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with complications
- K51.4 Inflammatory polyps of colon
- K51.41 Inflammatory polyps of colon with complications
- K51.5 Left sided colitis
- K51.51 Left sided colitis with complications
- K51.8 Other ulcerative colitis
- K51.81 Other ulcerative colitis with complications
- K51.9 Ulcerative colitis, unspecified
- K51.91 Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, with complications
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K51.512 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K51.512 ICD 10 code
An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines.
Symptoms include:
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Loud bowel sounds
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Inability to pass gas
- Constipation
A complete intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency. It often requires surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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