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K56.5

Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

K56K56.5

Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K55-K64 - Other diseases of intestines

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Abdominal hernia due to adhesions with obstruction
  • Peritoneal adhesions [bands] with intestinal obstruction (postinfection)

Specific Codes (3)

K56.50Billable

Intestinal adhesions [bands], unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

K56.51Billable

Intestinal adhesions [bands], with partial obstruction

K56.52Billable

Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction

Related Codes

K56.0Billable

Paralytic ileus

K56.1Billable

Intussusception

K56.2Billable

Volvulus

K56.3Billable

Gallstone ileus

K56.4Category

Other impaction of intestine

K56.6Category

Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction

K56.7Billable

Ileus, unspecified

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