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Non-billableAcute (reversible) ischemia of small intestine
K55.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute (reversible) ischemia of small intestine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K55.011 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen. Your small intestine does most of the digesting of the foods you eat. It has three areas called the duodenum, the ileum, and the jejunum. Problems with the small intestine can include: Bleeding Celiac disease Crohn's…
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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