K57.1Dagger codeAsterisk code

Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess

Diverticular disease of intestine

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GuidelinesDiverticulosisDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: K57.0-5/K57.8-9 DESCRIPTION Colonic diverticulosis becomes increasingly common with age. Acute diverticulitis is suspected in patients with lower abdominal pain (typically in the left lower quadrant). The pain is usually constant and is often present for several days prior to presentation. Nausea and vomiting are often present