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.
Brief Synopsis: Diverticulitis involves a condition where diverticuli in the persons colon rupture resulting in an infection of the tissues surrounding their colon. The main cause of diverticula is thought to be due to a lack of dietary fiber, which helps a person's stools to remain soft. Diverticulitis Definition.Diverticulitis involves a condition where diverticuli in the person's colon rupture, resulting in an infection of the tissues surrounding their colon. Pressure within a person's colon may cause pockets of tissue, referred to as, 'sacs,' to push out from the walls of their colon as they age.iverticulitis Definition. Diverticulitis involves a condition where diverticuli in the person's colon rupture, resulting in an infection of the tissues surrounding their colon. Pressure within a person's colon may cause pockets of tissue, referred to as, 'sacs,' to push out from the walls of their colon as they age.