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 inflammation of one or a few diverticula in the same area of the colon (usually the sigmoid or descending colon). Diverticulitis occurs in less than 5% of people who have diverticulosis. People with diverticulitis characteristically present with the fairly sudden onset of pain in the abdomen, usually on the lower left side. Other common symptoms include fever, diarrhea and/or constipation, decreased appetite, nausea and fatigue.