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K57.00

Billable

Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of small pouches in the small intestine with a hole and infection, without bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •The presence of perforation and abscess indicates complicated diverticulitis; this is a serious condition
  • •Verify bleeding status is documented; if bleeding is present, use K57.01 instead

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