Current
K67 — Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere
Part of Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system , block Diseases of peritoneum, retroperitoneum and pelvis (K65-K6A) .
Official Notes
Code First
underlying disease, such as:
Code First
congenital syphilis ( A50.0 )
Code First
helminthiasis (B65.0 -B83.9)
Excludes1
peritonitis in chlamydia ( A74.81 )
Excludes1
peritonitis in diphtheria ( A36.89 )
Excludes1
peritonitis in gonococcal ( A54.85 )
Excludes1
peritonitis in syphilis (late) ( A52.74 )
Excludes1
peritonitis in tuberculosis ( A18.31 )
Child Codes
K67 has no child codes in the FY 2027 release -- it is used on its own.
FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS