Is K56.4 a billable code?
No. K56.4 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K56.4: Other impaction of intestine
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K56.4 groups related diagnoses under other impaction of intestine. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K56.4
Other codes in K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
K56.4 questions
What does K56.4 mean?
K56.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other impaction of intestine. 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.