K66.0

Billable

Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

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Also Known As

Adhesions (of) abdominal (wall)Adhesions (of) diaphragmAdhesions (of) intestineAdhesions (of) male pelvisAdhesions (of) omentumAdhesions (of) stomachAdhesive bandsMesenteric adhesions

Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with K66.0

  • peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-)

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

  • female pelvic adhesions [bands] (N73.6)
  • female pelvic postprocedural adhesions (N99.4)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from K66

Rules from parent category K66: Other disorders of peritoneum

  • ascites (R18.-)
  • peritoneal effusion (chronic) (R18.8)

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Code Information

CodeK66.0
BillableYes
ParentK66
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes24 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)