K57.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
Short description: Diverticulitis of small intestine w perforation and abscess
The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K57.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K57.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 K57.0 may differ.