K57.1
Non-billableDiverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
K57.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K57.10 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is diverticulosis? Diverticula are small pouches, or sacs, that bulge outward through weak spots in your colon. They mostly form in the lower part of the colon. Diverticulosis is a condition in which you have these pouches. Most people who have diverticulosis do not have symptoms or problems. But sometimes the pouches can cause symptoms or become inflamed. What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is the name for…
Read more about Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess (K57.5-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K57.1?
- K57.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K57.1 a billable code?
- No — K57.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K57.10) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of K57.1?
- K57.1 has 4 more specific child codes, including K57.10, K57.11, K57.12.
- What is excluded from K57.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess (K57.5-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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