ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K56.609
Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K56.609
Intestinal obstruction NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K56.609 (Unspecified intestinal obstruction)
ICD-10-CM code K56.609 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K56.609 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K56.609 - Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unspecified intestinal obstruction related to unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction.