Dvtrcli of intest, part unsp, w/o perf or abscess w/o bleed

This code describes inflammation of diverticula (small pouches) in an unspecified part of the intestine, without any associated complications such as perforation, abscess formation, or hemorrhage. It represents an uncomplicated episode of diverticulitis where the exact location within the bowel is not documented.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with diverticulitis where the physician's documentation explicitly states "without perforation," "without abscess," and "without bleeding," and the specific intestinal segment (e.g., colon, small intestine) is not identified. This code is appropriate when the clinical picture indicates inflammation of diverticula but no acute complications are present or suspected.

• Ensure documentation clearly negates perforation, abscess, and bleeding. If any of these are present, a more specific code is required.
• If the anatomical site of the diverticulitis (e.g., large intestine, small intestine) is specified, a more precise code from K57.2-K57.8 series should be used.
• Do not use this code if there is any mention of bleeding; instead, refer to codes with "with bleeding" in their description.