K51.512Billable
Left sided colitis with intestinal obstruction
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K51
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K51
K51Ulcerative colitisK51.0Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitisK51.00Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complicationsYesK51.01Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with complicationsK51.011Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleedingYesK51.012Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstructionYesK51.013Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with fistulaYesK51.014Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with abscessYesK51.018Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with other complicationYesK51.019Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with unsp complicationsYesK51.2Ulcerative (chronic) proctitisK51.20Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complicationsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K51.512?
K51.512 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Left sided colitis with intestinal obstruction.
Is K51.512 a billable code?
Yes. K51.512 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K51.512 in?
K51.512 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K51.512 become effective?
K51.512 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K51.512?
K51.512 belongs to category K51, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.