ICD-9-CM 850.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 850.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Diverticulitis is a common digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall.This process is known as diverticulosis, and typically occurs within the large intestine, or colon, although it can occasionally occur in the small intestine as well.iverticulitis is a common digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall.
Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal disease due to abnormal pouches, which have developed in the wall of the large intestine, becoming inflamed. Symptoms typically include lower abdominal pain of a sudden onset. The onset of symptoms, however, may also occur over a few days. In North America and Europe the abdominal pain is usually on the left lower side, while in Asia it is usually on the right. There may also be nausea; and diarrhea or constipation. Fever or blood in the stool suggests a comp