ICD-10-CM · K56.609
ICD-10 K56.609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Bowel obstruction NOS.
Code
K56.609
Category
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Clinical context
Bowel obstruction NOS.
Documentation requirements
- Imaging
- Clinical
Common related procedures
- CT abd
Common payer denial patterns
- Surgical eval
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 K56.609 mean?
Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
When is this code documented?
Bowel obstruction NOS.
What documentation supports this code?
Imaging; Clinical.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Surgical eval.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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