ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K65.1
Peritoneal abscess
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K65.1
Inclusion Terms
- Abdominopelvic abscess
- Abscess (of) omentum
- Abscess (of) peritoneum
- Mesenteric abscess
- Retrocecal abscess
- Subdiaphragmatic abscess
- Subhepatic abscess
- Subphrenic abscess
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K65.1 (Peritoneal abscess)
ICD-10-CM code K65.1 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 K65.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K65.1 - Peritoneal abscess. 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 Peritoneal abscess.