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K57.50 Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without…

ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference

Official ICD-10-CM description: Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

Also covers

  • Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine NOS

Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

  • congenital diverticulum of intestine (Q43.8)
  • Meckel's diverticulum (Q43.0)

Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

  • diverticulum of appendix (K38.2)

Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

  • if applicable:
  • pelvic abscess (K6A.0-)
  • peritonitis (K65.-)

Related codes

Common questions

Is K57.50 a billable code?

Yes. K57.50 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

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