ICD10 code of Ulcerative colitis and ICD9 code

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It is characterized by the formation of ulcers and inflammation in the inner lining of the colon. In medical coding, the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) is the current system used to classify and code diagnoses.

The ICD-10 code for ulcerative colitis is K51.0. This code falls under the category of "Ulcerative colitis" and specifically denotes the diagnosis of "Ulcerative colitis (chronic) with rectal bleeding." The code K51.0 is used when the condition involves inflammation of the colon and rectum, leading to rectal bleeding.

In the previous coding system, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9) was used. The corresponding ICD-9 code for ulcerative colitis is 556.0. This code is classified under "Ulcerative colitis" and describes the diagnosis of "Ulcerative colitis, with mention of rectal bleeding."

It is important to note that the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred on October 1, 2015, and healthcare providers and medical coders are now required to use the ICD-10 code set for reporting diagnoses. The ICD-10 coding system provides a more detailed and specific classification of diseases, allowing for better tracking of conditions and improved accuracy in healthcare data analysis.

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