Question 1

Is K66 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K66 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K66 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K66 represents Other disorders of peritoneum. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K66?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K66 is section:K65-K68 (Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (K65-K68)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from K66?

Accepted Answer

Code K66 has Type 2 Excludes including: ascites (R18.-); peritoneal effusion (chronic) (R18.8). These conditions are not included in K66 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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