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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intra-abdominal Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Intra-abdominal Infection

K65.1
K65.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for intra-abdominal infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Abdominal Abscess
Peritoneal Abscess
Intestinal Abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intra-abdominal Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intra-abdominal Infection

Use ICD-10 code K65.1 for peritoneal abscess, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Peritoneal abscess

Billable Code
K65.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of abscess confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'abscess' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Subphrenic abscess
  • • Pelvic abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of an abscess.

Acute peritonitis

Billable Code
K65.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and fever
  • • Imaging showing inflammation without abscess

Applicable To

  • • Generalized peritonitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of an abscess.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.2

Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when E. coli is confirmed as the infectious agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intra-abdominal infection?

The ICD-10 code for a peritoneal abscess, a common type of intra-abdominal infection, is K65.1. Use this code when imaging confirms an abscess.

How do you code diverticulitis with abscess?

For diverticulitis with abscess, use K57.32 for diverticulitis and K65.1 for the abscess. Ensure documentation specifies both conditions.

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