Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K51.511 is the diagnosis code for Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding. This code falls under the section "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K51.511 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K51.511 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K51.511 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K51.511 is K51.51 ("Left sided colitis with complications"). K51.511 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K51.511 is located in Section K50-K52 — "Noninfective enteritis and colitis" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K51.511 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding is K51.511.
Yes, K51.511 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K51.511 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K51.511 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.