K68 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of retroperitoneum
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K68Disorders of retroperitoneum
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K68 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis (K65-K6A)
- 3
Category K68
Disorders of retroperitoneum
- 4
Code K68
Disorders of retroperitoneum
Codes under K68
K68 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K68.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K68.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K68.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K68.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K68.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K68 mean?
K68 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of retroperitoneum.”
Is K68 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K68 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K68 located in ICD-10-CM?
K68 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 K68, Disorders of retroperitoneum.
What coding notes are listed for K68?
No inclusion terms are listed for K68 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.