LB15.4

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Congenital diverticulosis of small intestine

Description

This refers to a condition characterised by the presence of congenital multiple sack-like mucosal herniations called diverticula through weak points in the wall or lining of the small intestine. 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.

Index terms

  • Congenital diverticulosis of small intestine
  • Congenital diverticulosis of small intestine, with complication
  • Congenital diverticulosis of small intestine, without complication

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Sibling codes

  • LB15.0 – Meckel diverticulum
  • LB15.1 – Atresia of small intestine
  • LB15.2 – Congenital short bowel
  • LB15.3 – Congenital diverticulitis of small intestine
  • LB15.5 – Congenital diverticulum of small intestine
  • LB15.Y – Other specified structural developmental anomalies of small intestine
  • LB15.Z – Structural developmental anomalies of small intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Congenital diverticulosis of small intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/895397037

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: LB15: Structural developmental anomalies of small intestine › 20: Developmental anomalies