ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K63.0
Abscess of intestine
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K63.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- abscess of intestine with Crohn's disease (K50.014, K50.114, K50.814, K50.914,)
- abscess of intestine with diverticular disease (K57.0, K57.2, K57.4, K57.8)
- abscess of intestine with ulcerative colitis (K51.014, K51.214, K51.314, K51.414, K51.514, K51.814, K51.914)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- abscess of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
- abscess of appendix (K35.3-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K63.0 (Abscess of intestine)
ICD-10-CM code K63.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K63.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K63.0 - Abscess of intestine. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Abscess of intestine.