Proctocolitis ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about proctocolitis ICD codes you can use.
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What proctocolitis ICD codes can I use?
If you’re looking for proctocolitis ICD codes to use but can’t seem to find any, that’s because proctocolitis is often associated with proctitis. Given this, the ICD-10 codes you’re looking for will have something to do with proctitis, colitis, and/or rectosigmoiditis.
Here are some ICD-10 codes that you can use:
- K51.20 - Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complications
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a person confirmed to have an ulcerative proctitis that doesn’t have any complications. Since proctocolitis is associated with proctitis, you can use this ID-10 code on patients with proctocolitis.
- K51.30 - Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis without complications
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a person confirmed to have an ulcerative rectosigmoiditis with no complications. Proctocolitis is also associated with this.
- K51.314 - Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with abscess
This is the same as Item 2, but there is a complication: there’s an abscess.
- K52.82 - Eosinophilic colitis
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on someone confirmed to have eosinophilic colitis. This is a rare colon disease characterized by large numbers of white blood cells irritating or injuring the colon. Proctocolitis is also associated with this.
- K62.89 - Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a person confirmed to have a disease related to their anus and rectum. You can use this ICD-10 code for such diseases that result in proctocolitis.
Are these proctocolitis ICD codes billable?
Yes. All the aforementioned proctocolitis ICD codes are valid and billable.
Clinical information about proctocolitis
Proctocolitis is the inflammation of the rectum and the colon. It is often associated with proctitis, which is the inflammation of the rectum (and the rectum only). We mentioned that the best thing to do is to use ICD-10 codes related to proctitis because proctocolitis is also an inflammation of the rectum and because there are no specific ICD-10 codes that mention proctocolitis in their names.
Since it’s associated with proctitis, the patient will likely have symptoms related to it, such as the following:
- Mucus and blood appear on poop
- They will feel pain in the rectum and colon
- The rectum and colon might become swollen
- They will have difficulties with bowel movement
- They might have diarrhea
- If not diarrhea, they will feel constipated
- They will feel like they need to poop frequently
Synonyms include:
- Chronic proctocolitis
- Chronic proctocolitis, confluent
- Chronic proctocolitis, patchy
- Chronic ulcerative proctitis
- Proctocolitis due to secondary syphilis
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Commonly asked questions
We’re not sure. Only time will tell.
Anoscopies can detect most proctocolitis.
Healthcare professionals can administer antibiotics, especially if there is an infection due to the inflammation.
