Is ICD-10-CM code K68 billable?

No, K68 (Disorders of retroperitoneum) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code K68 belong to?

K68 belongs to Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: K00–K95 (Diseases of the Digestive System).

K68Non-billable

Disorders of retroperitoneum

Diseases of the Digestive System·Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (K65-K68)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (3 billable, 1 non-billable)

K68.1Retroperitoneal abscesshas subcodes K68.2Retroperitoneal fibrosis K68.3Retroperitoneal hematoma K68.9Other disorders of retroperitoneum

CH11 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
neoplasms (C00-D49)
symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

K65-K68Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (K65-K68)

K68Disorders of retroperitoneumNot billable

K68.1Retroperitoneal abscessSubcodes

K68.2Retroperitoneal fibrosisBillable

K68.3Retroperitoneal hematomaBillable

K68.9Other disorders of retroperitoneumBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.