K56.2 – Volvulus
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines
ICD-10-CM code
K56.2
- Code
K56.2(claims format:K562)- Description
- Volvulus
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
- Parent codes
- K56
Notes for K56.2
Applicable to:
- Strangulation of colon or intestine
- Torsion of colon or intestine
- Twist of colon or intestine
Excludes2 (not included here):
- volvulus of duodenum (K31.5)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K56 – Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- stenosis of anus or rectum (K62.4)
Index terms for K56.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Volvulus
- Torsion, omentum
- Torsion, mesentery
- Knotting, intestine
- Twist, twisted, omentum
- Twist, twisted, mesentery
- Knot, intestinal, syndrome
- Syndrome, intestinal, knot
- Volvulus, with perforation
- Torsion, bowel, colon or intestine
- Strangulation, strangulated, omentum
- Strangulation, strangulated, intestine
- Strangulation, strangulated, mesentery
- Twist, twisted, bowel, colon or intestine
- Strangulation, strangulated, bowel or colon
- Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, intestine, volvulus
Related codes in K56
- K56.0 – Paralytic ileusBillable
- K56.1 – IntussusceptionBillable
- K56.3 – Gallstone ileusBillable
- K56.4 – Other impaction of intestineHeader
- K56.5 – Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)Header
- K56.6 – Other and unspecified intestinal obstructionHeader
- K56.7 – Ileus, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K56.2?
K56.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for volvulus, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
Is K56.2 a billable code?
Yes. K56.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K56.2 belong to?
It belongs to category K56 – Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.