ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
556.2 — Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 556.2
556.2 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for ulcerative (chronic) proctitis. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, K51.20 (Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complications). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- K51.20Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complicationsapproximate
Common questions about 556.2
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 556.2?
- The GEMs map 556.2 to ICD-10-CM K51.20.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.