2025 ICD-10-CM code K57.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Diverticular disease of the small intestine without perforation or abscess.
Medical necessity for imaging studies and treatment is established by the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with diverticular disease, such as abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.If complications occur (perforation, abscess, etc.), medical necessity for surgical intervention is evident.
Diagnosis and management of diverticular disease of the small intestine. This may involve imaging studies (CT, MRI, or small bowel follow-through) to confirm the diagnosis, dietary modifications, and medication to manage symptoms.If complications arise, such as perforation or abscess, prompt surgical intervention may be necessary.
In simple words: This code indicates the presence of small pouches (diverticula) in the small intestine, which haven't caused any complications like inflammation, rupture, or infection.
This code signifies the presence of diverticula (small pouches) in the small intestine that are not inflamed, perforated, or associated with an abscess. Diverticula are abnormal outpouchings of the intestinal wall.
Example 1: A 50-year-old patient presents with chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and intermittent changes in bowel habits.Imaging reveals the presence of diverticula in the small intestine without any signs of inflammation, perforation, or abscess. The diagnosis is confirmed as diverticular disease of the small intestine, and the patient is managed conservatively with dietary changes and medication., During a routine colonoscopy, small bowel diverticula are incidentally discovered in a 60-year-old patient who is otherwise asymptomatic. As there are no signs of inflammation or complications, the patient is advised to follow up regularly for monitoring., A patient with known diverticular disease of the small intestine develops sudden, severe abdominal pain.Imaging reveals free air and fluid in the abdomen, suggesting perforation. The patient requires emergency surgery to repair the perforation and address any associated complications.
Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms (abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits), imaging findings confirming the presence of diverticula in the small intestine, and the absence of any complications like perforation or abscess.If surgery is performed, operative reports should document the procedures performed.
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, General Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital,Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital,Office, Ambulatory Surgical Center (if surgery is required)