What ICD-10 codes are used for sigmoid diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis, specifically of the sigmoid colon, is a common gastrointestinal condition where pouches (diverticula) in the sigmoid colon become inflamed.
ICD-10-CM codes provide healthcare professionals with a standardized way of recording and communicating this diagnosis. These codes ensure precise medical billing, research, and treatment planning.
Commonly used ICD-10-CM codes for sigmoid diverticulitis:
- 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
The code names are self-explanatory. We also included diverticulosis codes because that is what causes diverticula to form, and diverticulitis is the inflammation of diverticula. Just pick the ones that are appropriate for your patients.
This can't be used for small intestine diverticulitis because the sigmoid is part of the large intestine.