K57.10

K57.10

Billable

Diverticulosis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

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

What This Code Means

Small pouches in the small intestine that are present but not inflamed or bleeding.

Coding Tips

•Diverticulosis is the presence of pouches; diverticulitis is inflammation of those pouches—do not confuse
•This code indicates an uncomplicated condition without perforation, abscess, or bleeding

Code Hierarchy

└K57Diverticular disease of intestine └K57.1Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess └K57.10Diverticulosis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

└K57.10Diverticulosis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding