K68 – Disorders of retroperitoneum
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis
ICD-10-CM code
K68
- Code
K68(claims format:K68)- Description
- Disorders of retroperitoneum
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K65-K6A Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis
Billable codes under K68
K68 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K68.1 – Retroperitoneal abscessHeader (more codes below)
- K68.2 – Retroperitoneal fibrosisBillable
- K68.3 – Retroperitoneal hematomaBillable
- K68.9 – Other disorders of retroperitoneumBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K68?
K68 is the ICD-10-CM code for disorders of retroperitoneum, in the block K65-K6A (Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis).
Is K68 a billable code?
No. K68 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.