Is K55.06 a billable code?
No. K55.06 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K55.06: Acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K55.06 groups related diagnoses under acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K55.06
- K55.061Focal (segmental) acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified
- K55.062Diffuse acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified
- K55.069Acute infarction of intestine, part and extent unspecified
Other codes in K55.0 Acute vascular disorders of intestine
K55.06 questions
What does K55.06 mean?
K55.06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.