K68.1 vs K6A.0
K68.1 (Retroperitoneal abscess) compared with K6A.0 (Pelvic abscess), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K6A.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering K68.1: “retroperitoneal abscess (K68.1-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K68.1Retroperitoneal abscess | K6A.0Pelvic abscess | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Retroperitoneal abscess is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K68.1). | — |
| Use additional code | — | code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources