ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE
K65
Peritonitis
Diagnosis reference
Nonbillable categoryThis entry is a category or subcategory. Choose the appropriate billable descendant based on the clinical documentation.
Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification
Related entries
Up to 30 descendants in this category
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| K65.0 | Generalized (acute) peritonitis | Billable |
| K65.1 | Peritoneal abscess | Billable |
| K65.2 | Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis | Billable |
| K65.3 | Choleperitonitis | Billable |
| K65.4 | Sclerosing mesenteritis | Billable |
| K65.8 | Other peritonitis | Billable |
| K65.9 | Peritonitis, unspecified | Billable |
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