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 (Definition). Diverticulitis is inflamation and/or infection of diverticuli, almost exclusively of the colon. The most common place is in the sigmoid colon, low on the left side. Symptoms are pain and tenderness of the left lower abdomen. They can be mild to severe.our doctor: Your doctor can talk to you about the differences between colitis and diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the outpouching in the colon.