ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
K56.52 Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction
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- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in K56
16 complete codes in this category.
- K56.2Volvulus
- K56.3Gallstone ileus
- K56.41Fecal impaction
- K56.49Other impaction of intestine
- 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
- 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
- K56.690Other partial intestinal obstruction
- K56.691Other complete intestinal obstruction
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- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to K56.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has K56, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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