ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K67
Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K67
- peritonitis in chlamydia (A74.81)
- peritonitis in diphtheria (A36.89)
- peritonitis in gonococcal (A54.85)
- peritonitis in syphilis (late) (A52.74)
- peritonitis in tuberculosis (A18.31)
- underlying disease, such as:
- congenital syphilis (A50.0)
- helminthiasis (B65.0 -B83.9)
About ICD-10-CM Code K67 (Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code K67 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 K67 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K67 - Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere.