K63.0
BillableAbscess of intestine
K63.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abscess of intestine. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
Excludes2 — not included here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K63.0?
- K63.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abscess of intestine". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K63.0 a billable code?
- Yes — K63.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from K63.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): abscess of intestine with Crohn's disease (K50.014, K50.114, K50.814, K50.914,); abscess of intestine with diverticular disease (K57.0, K57.2, K57.4, K57.8); abscess of intestine with ulcerative colitis (K51.014, K51.214, K51.314, K51.414, K51.514, K51.814, K51.914).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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