Is K56.601 a billable code?
Yes. K56.601 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K56.601: Complete intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K56.601 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in K56.60 Unspecified intestinal obstruction
K56.601 questions
What does K56.601 mean?
K56.601 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complete intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause. 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.