K57.20 ICD-10-CM Code: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K57.20Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K57.20 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
- 3
Category K57
Diverticular disease of intestine
- 4
Subcategory K57.2
Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess
- 5
Code K57.20
Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K57.20.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K57.20.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K57.20.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K57.20.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K57.20.
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 K57.20 mean?
K57.20 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding.”
Is K57.20 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K57.20 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is K57.20 located in ICD-10-CM?
K57.20 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 and subcategory K57.2, Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess.
What coding notes are listed for K57.20?
No inclusion terms are listed for K57.20 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.