Dvtrcli of intest, part unsp, w perf and abscess w bleeding

This code signifies an inflammatory condition affecting outpouchings in the intestinal wall, where the specific location of the diverticula is not documented. The inflammation has progressed to include a breach in the intestinal wall (perforation) and a localized collection of pus (abscess), further complicated by active hemorrhage.

Apply this code for patients presenting with diverticulitis where the physician documentation clearly states "unspecified part of intestine" and explicitly mentions the presence of both perforation, abscess, and bleeding. This is typically used in acute care settings for severe presentations requiring urgent intervention.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified part" of the intestine; otherwise, a more specific code for colon or small intestine diverticulitis should be used.
• All three complications (perforation, abscess, and bleeding) must be explicitly documented to assign this specific code.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter and treatment.