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K66.0

Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K66K66.0

Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K65-K68 - Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum

Coding Guidelines

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

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with K66.0

  • peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • N73.6 - female pelvic adhesions [bands] (N73.6)
  • N99.4 - female pelvic postprocedural adhesions (N99.4)

Related Codes

K66.1Billable

Hemoperitoneum

K66.8Billable

Other specified disorders of peritoneum

K66.9Billable

Disorder of peritoneum, unspecified

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