There are a number of diverticulitis icd codes you can use Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls Complete code families applicable to diverticulitis of the colon. A condition characterized by the presence of multiple diverticuli in the walls of an organ A condition marked by small sacs or pouches in the walls of a hollow organ, such as the colon These sacs can become inflamed and cause a condition called diverticulitis.
The codes include location (small, large or small and large intestine), with or without perforation or abscess, and with or without bleeding
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