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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Colon Obstruction

ICD-10 Coding for Colon Obstruction

K56.609
K56.52

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for colon obstruction includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bowel Obstruction
Intestinal Obstruction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Colon Obstruction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colon Obstruction

Use ICD-10 code K56.609 for unspecified intestinal obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified intestinal obstruction

Billable Code
K56.609
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lack of specific etiology in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • Bowel obstruction NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether the obstruction is partial or complete.

Adhesions with complete obstruction

Billable Code
K56.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Complete bowel obstruction due to adhesions

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure complete documentation of surgical history and imaging findings.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    R10.8

    Other abdominal pain

    Use to document associated symptoms like abdominal pain.

    Z98.89

    Personal history of surgery

    Use to indicate surgical history relevant to adhesions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for colon obstruction?

    The ICD-10 code for unspecified colon obstruction is K56.609. For obstructions due to adhesions, use K56.52 if complete.

    How do you code a bowel obstruction due to adhesions?

    Use ICD-10 code K56.52 for a complete bowel obstruction due to adhesions, ensuring documentation supports this diagnosis.

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