Dvrtclos of sm int w/o perforation or abscess w bleeding

This code signifies the presence of diverticula within the small intestine that are actively bleeding, but without evidence of perforation or abscess formation. It describes a specific complication of diverticular disease affecting the jejunum or ileum.

Use this code for patients presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding confirmed to originate from small intestinal diverticula, in the absence of acute inflammation, rupture, or localized pus collection. Documentation should clearly state "small intestine," "diverticulosis," and "bleeding," while explicitly ruling out perforation or abscess.

• Ensure documentation specifies "small intestine" to differentiate from colonic diverticulosis.
• Do not use if perforation or abscess is present; separate codes exist for those complications.
• This code indicates active bleeding; if bleeding has resolved, consider a history code or a code for diverticulosis without bleeding.