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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Ileus

ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Ileus

K91.3
K91.89
K56.7

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

Also Known as:
Post-op Ileus
Paralytic Ileus
Post-surgical Ileus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Ileus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Ileus

Use ICD-10 code K91.3 for postprocedural intestinal obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postprocedural intestinal obstruction

Non-Billable
K91.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of mechanical obstruction confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical obstruction due to surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies mechanical obstruction.

Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system

Billable Code
K91.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Non-obstructive ileus as a complication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the ileus as a complication.

Ileus, unspecified

Billable Code
K56.7
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Non-obstructive ileus not linked to surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure non-surgical causes are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postoperative ileus?

The ICD-10 code for postoperative ileus depends on the presence of obstruction or complication. Use K91.3 for obstructive ileus and K91.89 with K56.7 for non-obstructive complications.

How do you code expected postoperative ileus?

Expected postoperative ileus that resolves without intervention typically does not require coding unless it extends beyond the expected recovery period.

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