History of Diverticulitis ICD-10-CM Codes

What history of diverticulitis ICD codes can I use?

There are no specific history of diverticulitis ICD codes, with  history of diverticulitis in their names. Diverticulitis is a digestive condition/problem, and you can use two ICD-10 codes for patients with a history of digestive conditions:

1. Z87.19 - Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used for a patient confirmed to have a personal history of having diseases of the digestive system, so if they’ve ever had diverticulitis before, you can use this ICD-10 code.

2. Z83.79 - Family history of other diseases of the digestive system

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used for a patient confirmed to have a family history of having diseases of the digestive system, so if the patient’s relatives/ancestors ever had diverticulitis, you can use this ICD-10 code.

Do note that both of these codes are not exactly diagnoses. They’re even considered to be unacceptable as principal diagnoses because they’re about having a history of digestive diseases.  At the very least, these can be used to designate a person's risk of diverticulitis given they have a personal or family history of having it or some other digestive condition.

Are these history of diverticulitis ICD codes billable?

Yes. Both of these ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

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Clinical information about diverticulitis:

Diverticulosis is characterized by the formation of pockets, known as diverticula, in the colon. While these pockets are typically harmless and often develop as people age, they can become inflamed and lead to acute or chronic pain, a condition known as diverticulitis. Fortunately, diverticulitis can be easily treated and healed. However, in some cases, these inflammations may result in complications such as scarring, perforations, and the formation of abscesses.

If a person has diverticulitis, they will likely experience the following symptoms:

• Severe pain in their abdomen
• Become constipated or have diarrhea
• Bleeding from their rectum
• Have fevers or feel feverish
• Feel nauseated and vomit sometimes

Synonyms include:

• History of diverticulitis
• Personal history of diverticulitis of colon
• Family history of diverticulitis of colon