Retroperitoneal hematoma
Diseases of the Digestive System·Disorders of retroperitoneum·subcategory·FY 2027
Peritoneal Disorders: Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue.
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Also indexed as: Hematoma, retroperitoneal; Hemorrhage, retroperitoneal
Instructional notes
Includes: conditions that are coded here
- Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Where K68.3 sits
- K65-K6A Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis (K65-K6A)
- K68 Disorders of retroperitoneum
- K68.3 Retroperitoneal hematoma
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 371 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with MCC
- DRG 372 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with CC
- DRG 373 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections without CC/MCC
- DRG 791 Prematurity with Major Problems
- DRG 793 Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
Codes whose notes mention K68.3
If you are coding one of these, its note tells you to add K68.3 too (Code Also, Use Additional Code), code it first (Code First), or not use it together (Excludes1).
Code history
- FY 2023: replaced K68.9 (Other disorders of retroperitoneum)