Tom was admitted to rule out IBS and enteritis. After workup it was determined that he has diverticulitis of the small intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding. The code(s) for this case is/are ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


K57.01

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