S/P Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis

elstewartelstewart
in Home Care Coding General

Is ulcerative colitis (K51.90) considered resolved once there's been a colon resection?

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  • rgalatiotorgalatioto

    I would say only if there was a TOTAL colectomy. If part of the colon exists, there is a possibility for disease in the other portions of the colon. May be best to ask the physician.

  • elstewartelstewart

    Thanks!

  • rgalatiotorgalatioto

    agree, only if md states total colectomy was performed.

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