K56.5 – Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)
Coding Notes
Removed
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Applicable To
Abdominal hernia due to adhesions with obstruction
Peritoneal adhesions [bands] with intestinal obstruction (postinfection)
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| K00-K95 | Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) |
| K55-K64 | Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) |
| K56 | Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia |
| K56.5 |
Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)
Applicable to
Abdominal hernia due to adhesions with obstruction
Peritoneal adhesions [bands] with intestinal obstruction (postinfection)
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| K56.50 | Intestinal adhesions [bands], unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction |
| K56.51 | Intestinal adhesions [bands], with partial obstruction |
| K56.52 | Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction |