K56.7

Ileus, unspecified

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K56K56.7

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with K56.7

  • obstructive ileus (K56.69-)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

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

  • K40.-K46 - intestinal obstruction with hernia (K40-K46)

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