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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Psoas Abscess

ICD-10 Coding for Psoas Abscess

K68.12

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

Also Known as:
Iliopsoas Abscess
Retroperitoneal Abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Psoas Abscess

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Psoas Abscess

Use ICD-10 code K68.12 for psoas abscess, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Psoas Abscess

Billable Code
K68.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirmation of abscess
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'psoas' or 'iliopsoas' in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Iliopsoas abscess
  • • Retroperitoneal abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and culture results are documented to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.6

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when MRSA is confirmed as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for psoas abscess?

The ICD-10 code for psoas abscess is K68.12. It is used when imaging confirms a fluid collection in the psoas muscle.

How is a psoas abscess documented?

Documentation should specify 'psoas' or 'iliopsoas' abscess, include imaging results, and note any identified organisms.

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