ICD-11 classes
13 Diseases of the digestive system
Diverticular disease of intestine
Diverticular disease of large intestine
DC81 — Diverticulosis of large intestine
ICD-11 DC81 — Diverticulosis of large intestine
The name diverticulosis is used merely to indicate the presence of multiple diverticula in the large intestine, with or without the accompanying muscle abnormalities found in classical diverticular disease. The condition of having multiple pouches (diverticula) is called diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis do not have any discomfort or symptoms. However, some people may experience crampy pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, bloating, and constipation.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code DC81 contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:
- DC81.0 — Diverticulosis of large intestine with haemorrhage
- DC81.1 — Diverticulosis of large intestine without haemorrhage
- DC81.Z — Diverticulosis of large intestine, unspecified
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: