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K68

Non-billable

Disorders of retroperitoneum

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

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue. Disorders of the peritoneum are not common. They include: Peritonitis - an inflammation of the peritoneum Cancer Complications from peritoneal dialysis Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose…

Read more about Peritoneal Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K68?
K68 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of retroperitoneum". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K68 a billable code?
No — K68 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K68.1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K68?
K68 has 4 more specific child codes, including K68.1, K68.2, K68.3.

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

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