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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pneumoperitoneum

ICD-10 Coding for Pneumoperitoneum

K66.0
K66.2
K66.8

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

Also Known as:
Free Air in Abdomen
Intraperitoneal Air
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pneumoperitoneum

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pneumoperitoneum

Use ICD-10 code K66.0 for pneumoperitoneum due to blunt trauma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pneumoperitoneum due to blunt trauma

Billable Code
K66.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of blunt trauma with imaging evidence of free air

Applicable To

  • • Blunt force trauma to abdomen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma type is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.

Pneumoperitoneum post-surgical

Non-Billable
K66.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    K65.9

    Peritonitis, unspecified

    Use if peritonitis is present with pneumoperitoneum.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for pneumoperitoneum?

    The ICD-10 code for pneumoperitoneum varies based on the cause, such as K66.0 for blunt trauma or K66.2 for post-surgical pneumoperitoneum.

    How is pneumoperitoneum documented?

    Pneumoperitoneum should be documented with specific imaging findings and clinical context, such as CT confirmation of free air and the underlying cause.

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  • • Iatrogenic perforation during surgery
  • Important Notes

    • • Document the surgical procedure and timeline accurately.

    Other specified disorders of peritoneum

    Billable Code
    K66.8
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Pneumoperitoneum with complications

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure all complications are documented and coded.