K57.0
Non-billableDiverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess
K57.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K57.00 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess (K57.4-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K57.0?
- K57.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K57.0 a billable code?
- No — K57.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K57.00) for billing.
- What is excluded from K57.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess (K57.4-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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