K66.8 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Other specified disorders of peritoneum for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K66.8 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

K66.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about K66.8 ICD 10 code

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.

Disorders of the peritoneum are not common. They include:

  • Peritonitis - an inflammation of the peritoneum
  • Cancer
  • Complications from peritoneal dialysis

Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the problem. Treatment of peritoneal disorders depends on the cause.

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