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.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Use when E. coli is confirmed as the infectious agent.
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.
For diverticulitis with abscess, use K57.32 for diverticulitis and K65.1 for the abscess. Ensure documentation specifies both conditions.