K57.50
BillableDvrtclos of both sm and lg int w/o perf or abscs w/o bleed
Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine NOS
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
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess
- Simple diverticular disease
- Uncomplicated diverticular disease
- Simple diverticular disease of large intestine
- Diverticular disease of small and large intestine
- Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine NOS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dvrtclos of both sm and lg int w/o perf or abscs w/o bleed?
The ICD-10-CM code for dvrtclos of both sm and lg int w/o perf or abscs w/o bleed is K57.50. The full clinical description is "Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding". K57.50 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K57.50 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K57.50 represents “Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is K57.50 a billable code?
Yes, K57.50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K57.50 in?
K57.50 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K57.50?
K57.50 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 SNOMED CT codes does K57.50 map to?
K57.50 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 197091007, 721654005, 271959005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K57.50?
K57.50 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2887884, C2887885. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K57.50 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dvrtclos of both sm and lg int w/o perf or abscs w/o bleed 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 K57.50?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K57.50 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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