Diverticulitis of Colon ICD-10-CM Codes

Diverticulitis of Colon ICD-10-CM Codes

Learn about all the diverticulitis of colon ICD-10-CM codes you can use through this guide.

By Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

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What ICD-10 codes are used for diverticulitis of colon?

Diverticulitis of the colon is a condition where small pouches in the colon become inflamed or infected. Here are some of the commonly used Diverticulitis of Colon ICD codes:

  • K57.00: Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
  • K57.01: Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding
  • K57.10: Diverticulosis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.12: Diverticulitis of small intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.13: Diverticulitis of small intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
  • K57.20: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
  • K57.21: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding
  • K57.30: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.31: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
  • K57.32: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.33: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
  • K57.40: Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
  • K57.41: Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding
  • K57.50: Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.52: Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.80: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess without bleeding
  • K57.81: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess with bleeding
  • K57.92: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.90: Diverticulosis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
  • K57.93: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess with bleeding

Which diverticulitis of colon ICD codes are billable?

All of the aforementioned ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

Diverticulitis of the colon can be a painful and sometimes serious condition. Here's what you need to know:

  • Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits.
  • The condition can be caused by infection or inflammation of the diverticula.
  • Diagnosis involves imaging tests like CT scans and sometimes a colonoscopy.
  • Treatment options include antibiotics, pain relievers, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications like abscess formation or perforation.

Synonyms include

  • Colonic diverticulitis
  • Diverticular disease of colon
  • Inflamed diverticula of colon
  • Diverticular infection
  • Diverticulosis with inflammation

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Commonly asked questions

Common symptoms of diverticulitis of the colon include abdominal pain, usually on the left side, fever, and changes in bowel habits such as constipation or diarrhea.

Diverticulitis of the colon is typically diagnosed through imaging tests like CT scans, which can show inflamed or infected diverticula. A colonoscopy may also be performed for further evaluation.

Treatment options for diverticulitis of the colon may include antibiotics to treat infection, pain relievers for symptom management, and dietary changes. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.

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