History of Diverticulitis ICD-10-CM Codes

No. These are the only two as of now that you can use for patients with a history of diverticulitis, whether it’s a personal or family history.

A person with diverticulitis might develop gastrointestinal perforations and bleeding, blockages/obstructions in the intestinal tract, fistulas, and abscesses.

Primarily antibiotics. Acetaminophen is also an option because it can address the pain and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. A liquid diet may also be recommended because eating solid food might aggravate a person’s diverticulitis.