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K68.1

Non-billable

Retroperitoneal abscess

K68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retroperitoneal abscess. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K68.11 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K68
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K68.1?
K68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Retroperitoneal abscess". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K68.1 a billable code?
No — K68.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K68.11) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K68.1?
K68.1 has 3 more specific child codes, including K68.11, K68.12, K68.19.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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