ICD-10 Specific code K57: Diverticular disease of intestine

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Diverticular disease of intestine
Flag for French language  French Diverticulose de l'intestin

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XI Diseases of the digestive system
2 K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
3 K57 Diverticular disease of intestine

Contents

Code Title
K57.0 Diverticular disease of small intestine with perforation and abscess
K57.1 Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
K57.2 Diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
K57.3 Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess
K57.4 Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine with perforation and abscess
K57.5 Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess
K57.8 Diverticular disease of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess
K57.9 Diverticular disease of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Atropine

Atropine is an antimuscarinic agent which competitively antagonises acetylcholine at postganglionic nerve endings, thus affecting receptors if the exocrine glands, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and the central nervous system.
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