K56.690
Billable codeOther partial intestinal obstruction
The ICD-10 code for other partial intestinal obstruction is K56.690.
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.
- Other incomplete intestinal obstruction
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
- K56.691Other complete intestinal obstruction
- K56.699Other intestinal obstruction unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
- K56.690Other partial intestinal obstruction
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 56089Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
K56.690 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.