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K56.5

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
K56.50Intestinal adhesions [bands], unspecified as to partial versus complete obstructionK56.51Intestinal adhesions [bands], with partial obstructionK56.52Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Abdominal hernia due to adhesions with obstruction
  • Peritoneal adhesions [bands] with intestinal obstruction (postinfection)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K55-K64Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
K56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
K56.5Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)Not billable
K56.50Intestinal adhesions [bands], unspecified as to partial versus complete obstructionBillable
K56.51Intestinal adhesions [bands], with partial obstructionBillable
K56.52Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstructionBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K56.5:

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

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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