K68.12Billable

Psoas muscle abscess

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

Related codes in category K68

K68Disorders of retroperitoneumK68.1Retroperitoneal abscessK68.11Postprocedural retroperitoneal abscessYesK68.19Other retroperitoneal abscessYesK68.2Retroperitoneal fibrosisYesK68.3Retroperitoneal hematomaYesK68.9Other disorders of retroperitoneumYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K68.12?

K68.12 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Psoas muscle abscess.

Is K68.12 a billable code?

Yes. K68.12 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K68.12 in?

K68.12 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K68.12 become effective?

K68.12 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K68.12?

K68.12 belongs to category K68, 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.