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DC70 Diverticulitis of small intestine

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

When the pouches of small intestine (diverticula) become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis may lead to several serious complications, such as small tears, called perforations and abscess, formation of fistula to adjacent organs, bleeding, or blockages in the lumen, and medical care is needed.

sections/codes in this section (DC70-DC70)

• Diverticulitis of small intestine with complication  (DC70.0)
• Diverticulitis of small intestine without complication  (DC70.1)
• Diverticulitis of small intestine without specification of presence of complications  (DC70.Z)

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