K57 ICD-10-CM Code: Diverticular disease of intestine
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K57Diverticular disease of intestine
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K57 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
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Category K57
Diverticular disease of intestine
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Code K57
Diverticular disease of intestine
Codes under K57
K57 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
K57.0Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscessK57.1Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscessK57.2Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscessK57.3Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscessK57.4Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscessK57.5Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscessK57.8Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscessK57.9Diverticular disease of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscessNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K57.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K57.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K57.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital diverticulum of intestine (Q43.8)
- Meckel's diverticulum (Q43.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- diverticulum of appendix (K38.2)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K57 mean?
K57 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diverticular disease of intestine.”
Is K57 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K57 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K57 located in ICD-10-CM?
K57 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) (K55–K64), under category K57, Diverticular disease of intestine.
What coding notes are listed for K57?
No inclusion terms are listed for K57 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital diverticulum of intestine (Q43.8); Meckel's diverticulum (Q43.0). Excludes2 notes: diverticulum of appendix (K38.2).