K57.0Header code — not billable

Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess

Short description: Diverticulitis of small intestine w perforation and abscess

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K57
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K57

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K57.0?

K57.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Diverticulitis of small intestine with perforation and abscess.

Is K57.0 a billable code?

No. K57.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K57.0 in?

K57.0 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K57.0 become effective?

K57.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K57.0?

K57.0 belongs to category K57, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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