DC81

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Diverticulosis of large intestine

Description

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.

Exclusions from above levels

  • DC90 – Diverticular disease of small and large intestine
  • DA20.1 – Diverticulum of oesophagus, acquired
  • DA40.3 – Gastric diverticulum
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  • LB15.0 – Meckel diverticulum
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Child codes

  • DC81.0 – Diverticulosis of large intestine with haemorrhage
  • DC81.1 – Diverticulosis of large intestine without haemorrhage
  • DC81.Z – Diverticulosis of large intestine, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • DC80 – Diverticulitis of large intestine
  • DC82 – Diverticulum of large intestine

Foundation entity

Diverticulosis of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1642684637

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 13: Diseases of the digestive system