K65.2Billable

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K65
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K65

K65PeritonitisK65.0Generalized (acute) peritonitisYesK65.1Peritoneal abscessYesK65.3CholeperitonitisYesK65.4Sclerosing mesenteritisYesK65.8Other peritonitisYesK65.9Peritonitis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K65.2?

K65.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

Is K65.2 a billable code?

Yes. K65.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K65.2 in?

K65.2 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K65.2 become effective?

K65.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K65.2?

K65.2 belongs to category K65, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.