ICD-11 classes
13 Diseases of the digestive system
Diverticular disease of intestine
Diverticular disease of small intestine
DC71 — Diverticulosis of small intestine
ICD-11 DC71 — Diverticulosis of small intestine
Diverticulosis of small intestine is a condition characterised by the presence of multiple sack-like mucosal herniations called diverticula through weak points in the wall or lining of the small intestine. Small intestinal diverticula are far less common than colonic diverticula. Most people with diverticulosis do not have any discomfort or symptoms. However, some people may experience pain or discomfort in the abdomen, bloating, and bleeding.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code DC71 contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:
- DC71.0 — Diverticulosis of small intestine with haemorrhage
- DC71.1 — Diverticulosis of small intestine without haemorrhage
- DC71.Z — Diverticulosis of small intestine, unspecified
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: