2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K51.212Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K50-K52›K51

ICD-10-CM K51.212
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K51.212 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 385 through 387. Coders also document this condition as complication due to chronic ulcerative proctitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Intestinal obstruction and ileus and Regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K51.212
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction
Short Description
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K51.21
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complications

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK50-K52Noninfective enteritis and colitis
CategoryK51Ulcerative colitis
This CodeK51.212Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Complication due to chronic ulcerative proctitis
  • Intestinal obstruction due to chronic ulcerative proctitis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Proctitis
      • ulcerative (chronic)
        • with
          • complication
            • obstruction

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG012
Intestinal obstruction and ileus
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DIG011
Regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Intestinal Obstruction

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.

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Convert K51.212 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
556.2 Ulcerative proctitis
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.
ICD-9-CM
560.89 Intestinal obstruct NEC
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K51.212Overview

Is K51.212 (Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complications) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K51.212 group to?

When ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 385, 386, 387, with relative weights from 0.6813 to 1.5823 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K51.212?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction converts to ICD-9-CM 556.2 (ulcerative proctitis) and 560.89 (intestinal obstruct NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.