K56.691 – Other complete intestinal obstruction

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K56.691

Code: K56.691 (claims format: K56691)
Description: Other complete intestinal obstruction
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 › K56.6 › K56.69

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)

K56.69 – Other intestinal obstruction

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

Index terms for K56.691

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, intestine, specified NEC, complete

Related codes in K56.69

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K56.691?

K56.691 is the ICD-10-CM code for other complete intestinal obstruction, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).

Is K56.691 a billable code?

Yes. K56.691 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K56.691 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.