K67 Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere

Billable

Block: Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (K65-K6A)

Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)

  • peritonitis in chlamydia (A74.81)
  • peritonitis in diphtheria (A36.89)
  • peritonitis in gonococcal (A54.85)
  • peritonitis in syphilis (late) (A52.74)
  • peritonitis in tuberculosis (A18.31)

Code First

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • congenital syphilis (A50.0)
  • helminthiasis (B65.0 -B83.9)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit K67 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026