2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K6A.0Pelvic abscess

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K65-K6A›K6A

ICD-10-CM K6A.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

K6A.0 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for pelvic abscess, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K6A.01 and K6A.09.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K6A.0
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Pelvic abscess
Short Description
Pelvic abscess
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K6A
Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK65-K6ADiseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum
CategoryK6ADiseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified
This CodeK6A.0Pelvic abscess

Specific Coding for Pelvic abscessOverview

Non-specific codes like K6A.0 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K6A.01 for Prevesical abscess

  • Use K6A.09 for Other pelvic abscess

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K6A.0: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 11. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On K6A.0 itself
  • peritoneal abscess (K65.1)
  • retroperitoneal abscess (K68.1-)
From Chapter 11 (K00-K95) Diseases of the digestive system applies to 863 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

  • if applicable:
  • diverticular disease of intestine (K57.-)
  • female pelvic inflammatory disease (N73.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name K6A.0, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming K6A.0: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • K65.1 Peritoneal abscess
    pelvic abscess (extraperitoneal) (K6A.0-)

Code Also 2

These codes say K6A.0 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • K57 Diverticular disease of intestine
    pelvic abscess (K6A.0-)
  • Block N70-N77 Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs
    if applicable, pelvic abscess (K6A.0-)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Pelvic Abscess

    an abscess that is located in the pelvic cavity.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2027AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2026.
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About K6A.0Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for pelvic abscess?

K6A.0 (sometimes written as K6A0) is the ICD-10-CM category for pelvic abscess, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is K6A.0 (Diseases of the pelvis, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for pelvic abscess, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for pelvic abscess need a more specific code from this category, such as K6A.01 and K6A.09.

Does K6A.0 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent, if known. The additional code is reported after K6A.0.