Diverticular disease of intestine
Chapter 11:Diseases of the digestive system
ICD-10 K57 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of diverticular disease of intestine.
Diverticular disease of the intestine, classified under ICD-10 code K57, encompasses a range of conditions primarily characterized by the formation of diverticula, which are small pouches that can develop in the wall of the colon. This category includes diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and diverticular hemorrhage. Diverticulosis is often asymptomatic, while diverticulitis can lead to significant complications such as abscess formation, perforation, and peritonitis. The clinical significance of K57 lies in its association with dietary factors, age, and lifestyle, making it a common condition in adults, particularly those over 40 years of age. Understanding the nuances of this category is essential for accurate diagnosis and management of patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K57 includes diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and diverticular hemorrhage, each representing different aspects of diverticular disease affecting the intestine.
K57 codes should be used when a patient is diagnosed with diverticular disease, whether they present with symptoms or are found to have diverticula incidentally during imaging or other evaluations.
Documentation should include the specific diagnosis (diverticulosis, diverticulitis, etc.), any complications present, and the patient's symptoms to support the use of K57 codes.
