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 an inflammation of one or more diverticula, which are small pouches created by herniation of mucosa into the wall of the colon. Diverticulosis (also known as diverticular disease), is the condition of having diverticula (pouche) in the colon.Signs & Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of diverticulitis depend on the location of the affected diverticulum, the severity of the inflammatory process, and the presence of complications.The most common symptoms are: 1  Left lower quadrant pain (70% of patients). 2  Change in bowel habits.3  Nausea and vomiting.4  Constipation. 5  Diarrhea. 6  Flatulence. 7  Bloating.igns and symptoms of diverticulitis depend on the location of the affected diverticulum, the severity of the inflammatory process, and the presence of complications. The most common symptoms are: 1  Left lower quadrant pain (70% of patients). 2  Change in bowel habits. 3  Nausea and vomiting. 4  Constipation. 5  Diarrhea. 6  Flatulence. 7  Bloating.