K56.609
Billable codeUnspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
The ICD-10 code for unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction is K56.609.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Intestinal obstruction NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- 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
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5609Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
K56.609 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.