K57.53 – Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines
ICD-10-CM code
K57.53
- Code
K57.53(claims format:K5753)- Description
- Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
- Short description
- Dvtrcli of both small and lg int w/o perf or abscess w bleed
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
- Parent codes
- K57 › K57.5
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K57 – Diverticular disease of intestine
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- diverticulum of appendix (K38.2)
Index terms for K57.53
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K57.5
- K57.50 – Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleedingBillable
- K57.51 – Diverticulosis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleedingBillable
- K57.52 – Diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleedingBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K57.53?
K57.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for diverticulitis of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
Is K57.53 a billable code?
Yes. K57.53 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K57.53 belong to?
It belongs to category K57 – Diverticular disease of intestine.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.