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ICD-10 Code K66.0: Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection) in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K65-K68Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum
category
K66Other disorders of peritoneum
currentK66
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Adhesions (of) abdominal (wall)
- Adhesions (of) diaphragm
- Adhesions (of) intestine
- Adhesions (of) male pelvis
- Adhesions (of) omentum
- Adhesions (of) stomach
- Adhesive bands
- Mesenteric adhesions
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- peritoneal adhesions with intestinal obstruction (K56.5-)
Excludes2 (may code together if documented)
- female pelvic adhesions [bands] (N73.6)
- female pelvic postprocedural adhesions (N99.4)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
GastroenterologistGeneral PhysicianInfectious Disease Specialist
Related codes
Sibling codes
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 74177high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74176high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74178high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL IN ONE OR BOTH BODY REGIONS, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS IN ONE OR BOTH BODY REGIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74160high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74150high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74170high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 30689000high
Adhesion of abdominal wall
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 81445002high
Adhesion of diaphragm
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 29886007high
Adhesion of intestine
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 20926000high
Adhesion of mesentery
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 44606004high
Adhesion of omentum
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 724459009high
Adhesion of pelvic peritoneum
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
K66.0
Common synonyms
Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)Peritoneal adhesionsPeritoneal adhesions postprocedural postinfection
Frequently asked questions
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