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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diverticular Abscess

ICD-10 Coding for Diverticular Abscess

K57.32
K57.92

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for diverticular abscess includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Diverticulitis with Abscess
Diverticular Disease with Abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Diverticular Abscess

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Diverticular Abscess

Use ICD-10 code K57.32 for diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess

Billable Code
K57.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT confirmation of abscess and perforation in the large intestine
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of both perforation and abscess

Applicable To

  • • Pericolic abscess
  • • Diverticulitis with abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both perforation and abscess.

Diverticular disease of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess

Billable Code
K57.92
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Abscess and perforation documented without specific location
documentation:
  • • Symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain

Applicable To

  • • Diverticulitis with unspecified location of abscess

Important Notes

  • • Query for specific location if possible to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K65.1

Peritoneal abscess

Use when the abscess extends beyond the colon, such as into the pelvis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diverticular abscess?

The ICD-10 code for diverticular abscess in the large intestine with perforation is K57.32. For unspecified location, use K57.92.

How do you code diverticulitis with abscess?

Code K57.32 for diverticulitis with abscess in the large intestine. Use K65.1 if the abscess extends beyond the colon.

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