K6A.0: Pelvic abscess

New code · FY2027

Not billable: this is a header. Use one of the more specific codes below.

• New code, effective October 1, 2026 (FY2027).

Code breakdown

Coding notes

Excludes2

• peritoneal abscess (K65.1)
• retroperitoneal abscess (K68.1-)

Use additional code

• code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known

Code also

• , if applicable:
• diverticular disease of intestine (K57.-)
• female pelvic inflammatory disease (N73.-)

Codes under K6A.0

• K6A.01 Prevesical abscess
• K6A.09 Other pelvic abscess

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All FY2027 ICD-10-CM changes

ICD-10-CM codes and descriptions are from the CMS and NCHS code files. Coverage is from the CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles.