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K56.1

Intussusception

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K56K56.1

Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K55-K64 - Other diseases of intestines

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Intussusception or invagination of bowel
  • Intussusception or invagination of colon
  • Intussusception or invagination of intestine
  • Intussusception or invagination of rectum

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • K38.8 - intussusception of appendix (K38.8)

Related Codes

K56.0Billable

Paralytic ileus

K56.2Billable

Volvulus

K56.3Billable

Gallstone ileus

K56.4Category

Other impaction of intestine

K56.5Category

Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)

K56.6Category

Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction

K56.7Billable

Ileus, unspecified

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