Pelvic abscess
Diseases of the Digestive System·Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified·subcategory·FY 2027
2 billable codes under K6A.0: all are an MCC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
Instructional notes
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known
All codes under K6A.0
K6A.0 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 2 billable codes under K6A.0 group 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 K6A.0
If you are coding one of these, its note tells you to add K6A.0 too (Code Also, Use Additional Code), code it first (Code First), or not use it together (Excludes1).