ICD-10-CM Code K68.19
Other retroperitoneal abscess
BILLABLE
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ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K68.19 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other retroperitoneal abscess. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #371-373 - Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with MCC.
- DRG Group #371-373 - Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with CC.
- DRG Group #371-373 - Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections without CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #793 - Full term neonate with major problems.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K68.19 - Other retroperitoneal abscess'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K68.19. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
Other retroperitoneal abscess
(exact match)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 567.38 was previously used, K68.19 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: K68.1 - Retroperitoneal abscess