Is K56.5 a billable code?
No. K56.5 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
K56.5: Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K56.5 groups related diagnoses under intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection). It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K56.5
- K56.50Intestinal adhesions [bands], unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
- K56.51Intestinal adhesions [bands], with partial obstruction
- K56.52Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction
Other codes in K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
K56.5 questions
What does K56.5 mean?
K56.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection). 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.