K68
Non-billableDisorders of retroperitoneum
Disorders of retroperitoneum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Disease of retroperitoneal region, excluding major organsC1263661
- Disease of retroperitoneal spaceC1263661
- Disorder of retroperitoneal compartmentC1263661
- Disorder of retroperitoneal compartment (disorder)C1263661
- Disorder of retroperitoneal region, excluding major organsC1263661
- Disorder of retroperitoneal region, excluding major organs (disorder)C1263661
- Disorder of retroperitoneumC1263661
- Disorders of retroperitoneumC1263661
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of retroperitoneum?
The ICD-10-CM code for disorders of retroperitoneum is K68. The full clinical description is "Disorders of retroperitoneum". K68 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K68 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K68 represents “Disorders of retroperitoneum”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K68 a billable code?
No, K68 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under K68.
What chapter is K68 in?
K68 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K68?
K68 has 4 child codes, including: K68.1 (Retroperitoneal abscess), K68.2 (Retroperitoneal fibrosis), K68.3 (Retroperitoneal hematoma), K68.9 (Other disorders of retroperitoneum).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K68?
K68 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1263661. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K68 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disorders of retroperitoneum affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K68?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K68 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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