K51.40
Inflammatory polyps of colon without complications
Applicable To
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Inflammatory polyps of colon NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Pseudopolyposis of colon
Clinical Information
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A non-neoplastic polypoid lesion in the colon. It may arise in a background of inflammatory bowel disease or colitis. It is characterized by the presence of a distorted epithelium, inflammation, and fibrosis.
Details
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K51.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K51.40 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K51.40 – other international versions of ICD-10 K51.40 may differ.