K51.314
BillableUlcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with abscess
K51.314 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with abscess. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- AdalimumabTumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]›
- UstekinumabInterleukin-12 Antagonist [EPC]›
- PrednisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- MesalamineAminosalicylate [EPC]›
- TofacitinibJanus Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- InfliximabTumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]›
- Marcaine, Lidocaine, Kenalog, Povidone Iodine›
- Ozanimod›
- VedolizumabIntegrin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]›
- Balsalazide›
- Methylprednisolone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol›
- Betamethasone Acetate and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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