K68Header code — not billable

Disorders of retroperitoneum

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K68
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K68

K68.1Retroperitoneal abscessK68.11Postprocedural retroperitoneal abscessYesK68.12Psoas muscle abscessYesK68.19Other retroperitoneal abscessYesK68.2Retroperitoneal fibrosisYesK68.3Retroperitoneal hematomaYesK68.9Other disorders of retroperitoneumYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K68?

K68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Disorders of retroperitoneum.

Is K68 a billable code?

No. K68 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K68 in?

K68 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K68 become effective?

K68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K68?

K68 belongs to category K68, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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