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K57.51

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Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding

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

What This Code Means

Small pouches (diverticula) in both the small and large intestine that are causing bleeding, but have not ruptured or formed an abscess.

Coding Tips

  • •Diverticulosis indicates the presence of pouches without inflammation; ensure bleeding is documented in the medical record
  • •This code specifies both small and large intestine involvement, so verify the location is confirmed before coding

Code Hierarchy

└K57Diverticular disease of intestine└K57.5Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess└K57.51Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
└K57.51Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding

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