K56.6

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K55-K64Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
K56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
K56.6Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction
K56.60Unspecified intestinal obstruction
K56.69Other intestinal obstruction

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K56.6:

categoryK56
Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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2026

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