K38.2 vs K57
K38.2 (Diverticulum of appendix) compared with K57 (Diverticular disease of intestine), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K57 carries an Excludes2 note covering K38.2: “diverticulum of appendix (K38.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K38.2Diverticulum of appendix | K57Diverticular disease of intestine | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Diverticulum of appendix is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K38.2). | Diverticular disease of intestine is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K57). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources