Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for small bowel obstruction includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Small Bowel Obstruction
Use ICD-10 code K56.51 for adhesions with partial obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Intestinal anastomosis status
Use to indicate history of adhesiolysis.
The ICD-10 code for small bowel obstruction varies based on the cause and completeness, such as K56.51 for adhesions with partial obstruction and K56.52 for complete obstruction.
Postoperative small bowel obstruction is coded using K91.31 for partial and K91.32 for complete obstruction, depending on the documentation of completeness.