Is K56.60 a billable code?
No. K56.60 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
K56.60: Unspecified intestinal obstruction
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K56.60 groups related diagnoses under unspecified intestinal obstruction. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K56.60
- K56.600Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
- K56.601Complete intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
- K56.609Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Other codes in K56.6 Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction
K56.60 questions
What does K56.60 mean?
K56.60 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified intestinal obstruction. 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.