Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis |
French
|
Rectite ulcéreuse (chronique) |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K50-K52 | Noninfective enteritis and colitis | |
| 3 | K51 | Ulcerative colitis | |
| 4 | K51.2 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis |
