Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K57 is the diagnosis code for Diverticular disease of intestine. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 â Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K57. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in K57. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K57 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K57 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K57 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Diverticular disease of intestine". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K57 is located in Section K55-K64 â "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K57 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K57.0, K57.1, K57.2, K57.3, K57.4 and more.
Use K57 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Diverticular disease of intestine" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Diverticular disease of intestine is K57.
No, K57 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K57 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K57 include: congenital diverticulum of intestine (Q43.8); Meckel's diverticulum (Q43.0).
Yes, K57 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.