K57
Diverticular disease of intestine
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with K57
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- K38.2 - diverticulum of appendix (K38.2)
Code Also
- if applicable peritonitis K65.-
Specific Codes (8)
Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess
Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess
Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess
Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess
Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess
Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess
Diverticular disease of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess
