ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K66.0
Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K66.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- female pelvic adhesions [bands] (N73.6)
- female pelvic postprocedural adhesions (N99.4)
Inclusion Terms
- Adhesions (of) abdominal (wall)
- Adhesions (of) diaphragm
- Adhesions (of) intestine
- Adhesions (of) male pelvis
- Adhesions (of) omentum
- Adhesions (of) stomach
- Adhesive bands
- Mesenteric adhesions
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K66.0 (Peritoneal adhesions)
ICD-10-CM code K66.0 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 K66.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K66.0 - Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection). 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 adhesions.