K56.7
BillableIleus, unspecified
Ileus, unspecified
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •congenital stricture or stenosis of intestineQ41-Q42
- •cystic fibrosis with meconium ileusE84.11
- •ischemic stricture of intestineK55.1
- •meconium ileus NOSP76.0
- •neonatal intestinal obstructions classifiable toP76
- •obstruction of duodenumK31.5
- •postprocedural intestinal obstructionK91.3
- •obstructive ileusK56.69
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
- •intestinal obstruction with herniaK40-K46
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Metabolic ileus
- Infection-induced ileus
- Drug-induced ileus
- Functional intestinal obstruction due to decreased peristalsis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ileus, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for ileus, unspecified is K56.7. The full clinical description is "Ileus, unspecified". K56.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K56.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K56.7 represents “Ileus, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is K56.7 a billable code?
Yes, K56.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K56.7 in?
K56.7 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K56.7?
K56.7 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 5 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does K56.7 map to?
K56.7 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 235837008, 710572000, 235834001, 235836004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K56.7?
K56.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348744. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K56.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ileus, unspecified 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 K56.7?
K56.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: DE2Z (Diseases of the digestive system, unspecified).
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