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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 K61.5

Billable / Specific

Supralevator abscess

K61
Block
0
Synonyms
164
LCDs
5
Payer Policies
4
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM K61.5

ICD-10-CM code K61.5 represents Supralevator abscess. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K61). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K61.5 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for K61.5

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K61.5 as a covered diagnosis.

164 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 164 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy
Article ID: 53064, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 8021 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 29131 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K61.5.

5 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53057
Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53064
Billing and Coding: Retroperitoneal Ultrasound
Policy ID: ART-55336
Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Policy ID: ART-56421
Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Policy ID: ART-56766

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K61.5

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

4 linkages
  • 10081 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
  • 10180 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
  • 10080 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
  • 10160 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD

ICD-10 K61.5, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code K61.5 billable? +

Yes, K61.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with K61.5? +

Procedures frequently paired with K61.5 include: 10081, 10180, 10080, 10160.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.

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