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K56.5Intestinal adhesions with obstruction (postinfection)

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)

Code Details

Full descriptionIntestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)
BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionOther diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
Parent codeK56 — Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

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

Subcategories (3)

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