Sigmoid Diverticulosis ICD-10-CM Codes

Yes, but it’s not a 100% guarantee. A diet of whole foods and plants, regular exercise, and drinking enough water daily will help prevent diverticula from forming.

No. Once a diverticula forms, it will stay in the intestines forever. You’ll have to make adjustments to your lifestyle and diet if you don’t want diverticulitis to happen.

Yes. It can also occur in the esophagus. Diverticulosis occurring in the small intestine and esophagus is rare, though.