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K65.9

Billable

Peritonitis, unspecified

Peritonitis, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

K65-K68

Parent Code

K65

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Bacterial peritonitis NOS

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(60)

Clinical Terms

  • Mesenteric peritonitis with mesenteric fat necrosis
  • Inflammation of the peritoneum
  • Pneumococcal peritonitis
  • Acute infective localised peritonitis
  • Acute infectious peritonitis
  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt-associated peritonitis
  • Fat necrosis of peritoneum
  • Primary peritonitis
  • Acute infective localized peritonitis
  • Acute bacterial peritonitis
  • Peritoneal fat necrosis
  • Mesenteric fat necrosis
  • Acute localized peritonitis caused by infection
  • Acute bacterial peritonitis (disorder)
  • Sterile peritonitis
  • Serositis
  • Fibrinous peritonitis
  • Bacterial peritonitis NOS
  • Peritoneal inflammation
  • Postoperative peritonitis
  • Mesenteric peritonitis
  • Peritonitis after surgery
  • Aseptic peritonitis
  • Infectious peritonitis
  • Mesenteric peritonitis co-occurrent and due to mesenteric fat necrosis
  • Peritonitis (disorder)
  • Unspecified peritonitis
  • Bacterial peritonitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for peritonitis, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for peritonitis, unspecified is K65.9. The full clinical description is "Peritonitis, unspecified". K65.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code K65.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code K65.9 represents “Peritonitis, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is K65.9 a billable code?

Yes, K65.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is K65.9 in?

K65.9 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).

What codes cannot be used with K65.9?

K65.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis (K35.2-); aseptic peritonitis (T81.6); benign paroxysmal peritonitis (E85.0); and 14 more.

Are additional codes required with K65.9?

Yes, when using K65.9, also report: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known.

What SNOMED CT codes does K65.9 map to?

K65.9 maps to 15 SNOMED CT concepts: 1163087003, 838354003, 213293008, 197171003, 111368002, and 10 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for K65.9?

K65.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0275550, C0031154. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does K65.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like peritonitis, unspecified 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 K65.9?

K65.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: DC50.Z (Peritonitis, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.