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

This code describes inflammation of diverticula in an unspecified part of the intestine, presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding but without evidence of a perforation or abscess. It indicates a complication of diverticular disease where bleeding is the primary concern.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with diverticulitis who present with symptoms or signs of lower GI bleeding, such as hematochezia or melena, and imaging (e.g., CT scan) or endoscopic findings confirm inflammation of diverticula without perforation or abscess. Documentation must explicitly state "with bleeding" and rule out perforation or abscess.

• Always confirm the presence of bleeding and the absence of perforation or abscess from the physician's documentation.
• If the specific intestinal segment (e.g., colon, small intestine) is documented, a more specific code from the K57.3- or K57.5- series should be used.
• Do not use this code if perforation or abscess is also documented; a more severe code reflecting those complications would be appropriate.