K57.51
Billable codeDiverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
The ICD-10 code for diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding is K57.51.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- K57.50Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
- K57.52Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
- K57.53Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
- K57.51Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 56202Approximate match
- 56212Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
K57.51 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.