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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ileus

ICD-10 Coding for Ileus

K56.7
K91.3
K91.89

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

Also Known as:
Paralytic Ileus
Adynamic Ileus
Postoperative Ileus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ileus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ileus

Use ICD-10 code K56.7 for ileus, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ileus, unspecified

Billable Code
K56.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Non-obstructive ileus confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Paralytic ileus
  • • Adynamic ileus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clear documentation of non-obstructive nature.

Postoperative intestinal obstruction

Non-Billable
K91.3
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Adhesive obstruction due to prior surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies surgical cause.

Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system

Billable Code
K91.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative paralytic ileus

Important Notes

  • • Document surgical manipulation clearly.

Other intestinal obstruction

Non-Billable
K56.69
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Small bowel obstruction due to adhesions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure non-surgical cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.6

Hypokalemia

Use when hypokalemia is a contributing factor to ileus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ileus?

The ICD-10 code for ileus is K56.7 for non-obstructive cases, while K91.3 and K91.89 are used for postoperative cases depending on obstruction.

How do you code postoperative ileus?

Postoperative ileus is coded as K91.3 if obstructive and K91.89 if non-obstructive. Documentation must specify the type and relation to surgery.

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