DC72 Diverticulum of small intestine

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

This is a morphological condition in which there is a small pouch in the lining of the small intestine, bulging outward through a weak spot. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. The condition of having multiple diverticula with symptoms, or with inflammation is excluded from here.

sections/codes in this section (DC72-DC72)

• Diverticulum of small intestine with haemorrhage  (DC72.0)
• Diverticulum of small intestine without haemorrhage  (DC72.1)
• Diverticulum of small intestine, no specification about presence or absence of haemorrhage  (DC72.Z)

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