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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diverticular Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Diverticular Disease

K57.30
K57.32
K57.21

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code K57.30 for diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess

Billable Code
K57.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Absence of inflammation or abscess on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Uncomplicated diverticulosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no signs of inflammation or complications are documented.

Diverticulitis of large intestine with bleeding

Billable Code
K57.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • CT scan showing diverticulitis with evidence of bleeding

Applicable To

  • • Diverticulitis with hematochezia

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of bleeding clearly.

Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess

Billable Code
K57.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • CT scan showing perforation and abscess

Applicable To

  • • Diverticulitis with perforation and abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both perforation and abscess are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.3-

Abdominal pain

Use to specify the presence of abdominal pain if documented.

K92.1

Melena

Use to specify the presence of melena if documented.

K65.1

Intra-abdominal abscess

Use to specify the presence of an abscess if documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diverticulitis with abscess?

The ICD-10 code for diverticulitis of the large intestine with perforation and abscess is K57.21.

How do you code diverticulitis with bleeding?

For diverticulitis with bleeding, use ICD-10 code K57.32, which specifies the presence of bleeding.

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