ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K57
Diverticular disease of intestine
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K57
- congenital diverticulum of intestine (Q43.8)
- Meckel's diverticulum (Q43.0)
diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess (K57.4-)
diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess (K57.5-)
diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess (K57.4-)
diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess (K57.5-)
diverticulum of appendix (K38.2)
Diverticular disease of small intestine NOS
Diverticular disease of colon NOS
Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine NOS
Diverticular disease of intestine NOS
if applicable peritonitis K65.-
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K57):
About ICD-10-CM Code K57 (Diverticular disease of intestine)
ICD-10-CM code K57 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K57 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K57 - Diverticular disease of intestine. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Diverticular disease of intestine.