Abdominal Abscess ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 codes are used for abdominal abscess?

Proper medical coding is pivotal for the accurate representation of diagnoses. Here are the abdominal abscess ICD codes that can be used:

• K65.1: Peritoneal abscess
• K63.0: Abscess of intestine
• K68.19: Other retroperitoneal abscess

Which abdominal abscess ICD codes are billable?

All of the aforementioned codes are billable.

Clinical information

An abdominal abscess is a pocket of infected fluid and pus located inside the belly area (abdominal cavity). Let's examine some detailed clinical information about this condition:

• An abdominal abscess may occur after surgery or injury, or it could be an infection or illness complication.
• This abscess is commonly caused by appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or a perforated bowel.
• Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in the abdomen/digestive system, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
• Diagnosis often involves imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. Sometimes, an abscess is found during surgery for another condition.
• Treatment typically involves antibiotics and drainage of the abscess, usually performed using a long needle under imaging guidance or during surgery.

Synonyms include

• Peritoneal abscess
• Intra-abdominal abscess
• Abscess of the abdominal wall/cavity
• Omentum abscess/ Abscess of omentum
• Abscess of peritoneum
• Mesenteric abscess
• Peritoneum abscess
• Postprocedural subphrenic abscess
• Retrocecal abscess