K66.0
BillablePeritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)
K66.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection). It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAdhesions are bands of scar-like tissue. Normally, internal tissues and organs have slippery surfaces so they can shift easily as the body moves. Adhesions cause tissues and organs to stick together. They might connect the loops of the intestines to each other, to nearby organs, or to the wall of the abdomen. They can pull sections of the intestines out of place. This may block food from passing through the…
Read more about Adhesions at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •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 — not coded here
- •peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-)
Excludes2 — not included here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K66.0?
- K66.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K66.0 a billable code?
- Yes — K66.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from K66.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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