ICD-10: Get Ready To Use K Code For Intra-abdominal Abscess In 2013

Get Ready To Use K Code For Intra-abdominal Abscess In 2013

Intra-abdominal abscess refers to a pocket of infected fluid and pus located inside the abdominal cavity. This condition is usually caused by a ruptured appendix, ruptured intestinal diverticulum, inflammatory bowel disease, and parasite infection in the intestines.

A CT scan of the abdomen will usually uncover an intra-abdominal abscess. A needle placed through the skin into the abscess cavity will confirm the condition. When a physician validates the presence of an intra-abdominal abscess, you would report it with 567.22 (Peritoneal abscess).

ICD-10 difference: When ICD-9-CM shifts to ICD-10-CM in Oct. 1, 2013, [...]

- Published on 2011-09-09