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K6A.0 – Pelvic abscess

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis

Non-billable header New in 2027

ICD-10-CM code K6A.0

Code: K6A.0 (claims format: K6A0)
Description: Pelvic abscess
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
Parent codes: K6A

Billable codes under K6A.0

K6A.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

K6A.01 – Prevesical abscessBillable · New in 2027
K6A.09 – Other pelvic abscessBillable · New in 2027

Notes for K6A.0

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Use additional code:

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

Code also:

, if applicable:
diverticular disease of intestine (K57.-)
female pelvic inflammatory disease (N73.-)

Related codes in K6A

K6A.8 – Other diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K6A.0?

K6A.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for pelvic abscess, in the block K65-K6A (Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis).

Is K6A.0 a billable code?

No. K6A.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K6A.0 belong to?

It belongs to category K6A – Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified.

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.