K57.5
Non-billableDiverticular dis of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscs
Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •diverticulum of appendixK38.2
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(7)
K57.0Diverticulitis of small intestine w perforation and abscess
K57.1Diverticular disease of sm int w/o perforation or abscess
K57.2Diverticulitis of large intestine w perforation and abscess
K57.3Diverticular disease of lg int w/o perforation or abscess
K57.4Dvtrcli of both small and lg int w perforation and abscess
K57.8Dvtrcli of intestine, part unsp, w perforation and abscess
K57.9Diverticular disease of intest, part unsp, w/o perf or abscs
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diverticular dis of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscs?
The ICD-10-CM code for diverticular dis of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscs is K57.5. The full clinical description is "Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess". K57.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K57.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K57.5 represents “Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K57.5 a billable code?
No, K57.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under K57.5.
What chapter is K57.5 in?
K57.5 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K57.5?
K57.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital diverticulum of intestine (Q43.8); Meckel's diverticulum (Q43.0).
What are the subcategories under K57.5?
K57.5 has 4 child codes, including: K57.50 (Dvrtclos of both sm and lg int w/o perf or abscs w/o bleed), K57.51 (Dvrtclos of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscs w bleed), K57.52 (Dvtrcli of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscs w/o bleed), K57.53 (Dvtrcli of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscess w bleed).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K57.5?
K57.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348894. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K57.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like diverticular dis of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscs affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K57.5?
K57.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: DD1Z (Diverticular disease of intestine, unspecified).
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