K6A.09 – Other pelvic abscess

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

Billable code New in 2027

ICD-10-CM code K6A.09

Code: K6A.09 (claims format: K6A09)
Description: Other pelvic abscess
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › K6A.0

Notes for K6A.09

Applicable to:

Pelvic abscess, unspecified

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K6A.0 – Pelvic abscess

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.-)

Index terms for K6A.09

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K6A.0

K6A.01 – Prevesical abscessBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K6A.09?

K6A.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for other pelvic abscess, in the block K65-K6A (Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis).

Is K6A.09 a billable code?

Yes. K6A.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K6A.09 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.