ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
568.82 — Peritoneal effusion (chronic)
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 568.82
568.82 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for peritoneal effusion (chronic). ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, R18.8 (Other ascites). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- R18.8Other ascitesapproximate
Common questions about 568.82
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 568.82?
- The GEMs map 568.82 to ICD-10-CM R18.8.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.