K56
Non-billableParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •stenosis of anus or rectumK62.4
Child Codes (8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia?
The ICD-10-CM code for paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia is K56. The full clinical description is "Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia". K56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K56 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K56 represents “Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K56 a billable code?
No, K56 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under K56.
What chapter is K56 in?
K56 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K56?
K56 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital stricture or stenosis of intestine (Q41-Q42); cystic fibrosis with meconium ileus (E84.11); ischemic stricture of intestine (K55.1); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under K56?
K56 has 8 child codes, including: K56.0 (Paralytic ileus), K56.1 (Intussusception), K56.2 (Volvulus), K56.3 (Gallstone ileus), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K56?
K56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494766. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K56 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K56?
K56 maps to the ICD-11 code: DE2Z (Diseases of the digestive system, unspecified).
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