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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Diverticulitis

ICD-10 Coding for History of Diverticulitis

Z87.19

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

Also Known as:
Past Diverticulitis
Resolved Diverticulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Diverticulitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Diverticulitis

Use ICD-10 code Z87.19 for personal history of other diseases of digestive system, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other diseases of digestive system

Billable Code
Z87.19
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has documented past episodes of diverticulitis confirmed by imaging or treatment.
documentation:
  • • Records explicitly state 'history of diverticulitis'.

Applicable To

  • • History of diverticulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'history of diverticulitis' to avoid coding errors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z83.79

Family history of other diseases of digestive system

Use when documenting family history of diverticulitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of diverticulitis?

The ICD-10 code for a personal history of diverticulitis is Z87.19. This code is used when documenting a resolved case of diverticulitis with no current symptoms.

Can Z87.19 be used for current diverticulitis?

No, Z87.19 is for a history of diverticulitis. For current diverticulitis, use K57.32 if there is no perforation or abscess.

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