K56.60 – Unspecified intestinal obstruction

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K56.60
Code
K56.60 (claims format: K5660)
Description
Unspecified intestinal obstruction
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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 › K56.6

Billable codes under K56.60

K56.60 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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):
  • congenital stricture or stenosis of intestine (Q41-Q42)
  • cystic fibrosis with meconium ileus (E84.11)
  • ischemic stricture of intestine (K55.1)
  • meconium ileus NOS (P76.0)
  • neonatal intestinal obstructions classifiable to P76.-
  • obstruction of duodenum (K31.5)
  • postprocedural intestinal obstruction (K91.3-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • stenosis of anus or rectum (K62.4)

Related codes in K56.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K56.60?

K56.60 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified intestinal obstruction, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).

Is K56.60 a billable code?

No. K56.60 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K56.60 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.