K56.69 – Other intestinal obstruction
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines
ICD-10-CM code
K56.69
- Code
K56.69(claims format:K5669)- Description
- Other 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 K56.69
K56.69 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for K56.69
Applicable to:
- Enterostenosis NOS
- Obstructive ileus NOS
- Occlusion of colon or intestine NOS
- Stenosis of colon or intestine NOS
- Stricture of colon or intestine NOS
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)
Related codes in K56.6
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K56.69?
K56.69 is the ICD-10-CM code for other intestinal obstruction, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
Is K56.69 a billable code?
No. K56.69 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K56.69 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.