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K57.12

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Diverticulitis 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

Inflammation of small pouches in the small intestine without perforation, abscess, or bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •This is uncomplicated diverticulitis; verify that perforation and abscess are not present
  • •If bleeding occurs, this code should not be used; select K57.11 or a code indicating both conditions

Code Hierarchy

└K57Diverticular disease of intestine└K57.1Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess└K57.12Diverticulitis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
└K57.12Diverticulitis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

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