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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intussusception

ICD-10 Coding for Intussusception

K56.1
K91.30

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

Also Known as:
Bowel obstruction due to intussusception
Intestinal intussusception
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intussusception

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intussusception

Use ICD-10 code K56.1 for intussusception, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Intussusception

Billable Code
K56.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of 'target sign' on ultrasound
documentation:
  • • Detailed note specifying type and confirmation method

Applicable To

  • • Ileocolic intussusception
  • • Enteroenteric intussusception

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirmation is documented to support the use of K56.1.

Postoperative intestinal obstruction

Billable Code
K91.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of recent abdominal surgery
  • • Imaging confirming obstruction at surgical site

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative intussusception

Important Notes

  • • Sequence as primary when postoperative complication is the main issue.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K91.30

Postoperative intestinal obstruction

Use when intussusception occurs post-surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intussusception?

The ICD-10 code for intussusception is K56.1, used for confirmed cases with imaging evidence.

How is intussusception diagnosed?

Intussusception is diagnosed using imaging techniques like ultrasound, which shows a 'target sign'.

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