Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ileus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Hypokalemia
Use when hypokalemia is a contributing factor to 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.
Postoperative ileus is coded as K91.3 if obstructive and K91.89 if non-obstructive. Documentation must specify the type and relation to surgery.