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K57.50

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Diverticulosis of both small and large 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 present in both the small and large intestine that are not inflamed and without bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •This is diverticulosis (presence) not diverticulitis (inflammation) in both intestinal segments
  • •Often asymptomatic finding; ensure no inflammation, perforation, abscess, or bleeding is documented

Code Hierarchy

└K57Diverticular disease of intestine└K57.5Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess└K57.50Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
└K57.50Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

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