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.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Other abdominal pain
Use to document associated symptoms like abdominal pain.
Personal history of surgery
Use to indicate surgical history relevant to adhesions.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified colon obstruction is K56.609. For obstructions due to adhesions, use K56.52 if complete.
Use ICD-10 code K56.52 for a complete bowel obstruction due to adhesions, ensuring documentation supports this diagnosis.