How do you code diverticulitis with abscess?

For diverticulitis with abscess, use K57.20 for cases without bleeding and K57.21 if bleeding is present. Include K65.1 for intra-abdominal abscess.

ICD-10 Coding for Diverticulitis with Perforation(K57.20, K57.2, K57.21)

Q: What is the ICD-10 code for diverticulitis with perforation?

The ICD-10 code for diverticulitis of the large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding is K57.20. If bleeding is present, use K57.21.

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for diverticulitis with perforation, including code K57.20 for cases without bleeding and K57.21 for cases with bleeding.

Also known as:

Perforated DiverticulitisDiverticular Disease with Perforation

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Diverticulitis with Perforation

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
K57.20	Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding	Use when diverticulitis of the large intestine is confirmed with perforation and abscess, but without bleeding.	CT scan showing extraluminal air Pericolic abscess on imaging
K57.21	Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding	Use when diverticulitis of the large intestine is confirmed with perforation, abscess, and bleeding.	Endoscopy showing active bleeding Drop in hemoglobin levels

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

K57.20Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess with bleedingK57.21

Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleedingK57.20

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Diverticulitis with Perforation.

Failing to document bleeding status

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for incorrect reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure bleeding status is assessed and documented in all cases., Use standardized templates for documentation.

Using K57.80 for unspecified location when specific location is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Use K57.20 or K57.21 based on the presence of bleeding and specific location.

Documentation of Abscess

Impact

Failure to document abscess size and location can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Use imaging reports to confirm and document abscess details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K57.20.

Primary Code

K57.20

Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

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ICD-10 Coding for Diverticulitis with Perforation(K57.20, K57.2, K57.21)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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