K51.912

Billable

Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with intestinal obstruction

K51.912 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with intestinal obstruction. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K51.91
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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…

Read more about Intestinal Obstruction at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K51.912?
K51.912 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with intestinal obstruction". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K51.912 a billable code?
Yes — K51.912 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.