K63.0

K63.0

Billable

Abscess of intestine

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A localized collection of pus or infection within the intestines, which may cause pain and fever.

Coding Tips

•Specify the location of the abscess (small intestine, colon, etc.) if documented
•Link to any causative conditions such as diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

abscess of intestine with Crohn's disease (K50.014, K50.114, K50.814, K50.914,)
abscess of intestine with diverticular disease (K57.0, K57.2, K57.4, K57.8)
abscess of intestine with ulcerative colitis (K51.014, K51.214, K51.314, K51.414, K51.514, K51.814, K51.914)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

abscess of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
abscess of appendix (K35.3-)

Code Hierarchy

└K63Other diseases of intestine └K63.0Abscess of intestine