K31.5

Obstruction of duodenum

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K31K31.5

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Constriction of duodenum
  • Duodenal ileus (chronic)
  • Stenosis of duodenum
  • Stricture of duodenum
  • Volvulus of duodenum

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with K31.5

  • Q41.0 - congenital stenosis of duodenum (Q41.0)

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