Perforated Diverticulitis ICD-10-CM Codes | 2025

Symptoms often include severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and a rapid heart rate. In advanced cases, patients may experience signs of peritonitis, such as abdominal rigidity and shock.

Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies like a CT scan to identify inflammation, abscesses, or perforations. A thorough medical history and symptom review also guide the diagnosis.

Treatment usually involves hospitalization with IV antibiotics, fluid replacement, and sometimes surgical intervention to remove the affected section of the colon. In severe cases, a temporary colostomy may be required.