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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

K6A.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Pelvic abscess

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

K6A.0

Pelvic abscess

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where K6A.0 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis (K65-K6A)

  3. 3

    Category K6A

    Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code K6A.0

    Pelvic abscess

More specific choices

Codes under K6A.0

K6A.0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

K6A.01

Prevesical abscess

K6A.09

Other pelvic abscess

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for K6A.0.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K6A.0.

Use additional code

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for K6A.0.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • peritoneal abscess (K65.1)
  • retroperitoneal abscess (K68.1-)

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code K6A.0 mean?

K6A.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pelvic abscess.”

Is K6A.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. K6A.0 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 K6A.0 located in ICD-10-CM?

K6A.0 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 K6A, Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified.

What coding notes are listed for K6A.0?

No inclusion terms are listed for K6A.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: peritoneal abscess (K65.1); retroperitoneal abscess (K68.1-).

Keep exploring

Related K6A codes

K6A.8

Other diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified

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