K67 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K67Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K67 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis (K65-K6A)
- 3
Category K67
Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
- 4
Code K67
Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K67.
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- congenital syphilis (A50.0)
- helminthiasis (B65.0 -B83.9)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K67.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- peritonitis in chlamydia (A74.81)
- peritonitis in diphtheria (A36.89)
- peritonitis in gonococcal (A54.85)
- peritonitis in syphilis (late) (A52.74)
- peritonitis in tuberculosis (A18.31)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K67.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K67 mean?
K67 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is K67 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K67 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is K67 located in ICD-10-CM?
K67 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis (K65-K6A) (K65–K6A), under category K67, Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for K67?
No inclusion terms are listed for K67 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; congenital syphilis (A50.0); helminthiasis (B65.0 -B83.9). Excludes1 notes: peritonitis in chlamydia (A74.81); peritonitis in diphtheria (A36.89); peritonitis in gonococcal (A54.85); peritonitis in syphilis (late) (A52.74); peritonitis in tuberculosis (A18.31). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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