K56.0

Billable

Paralytic ileus

K56.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Paralytic ileus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K56
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • Paralysis of bowel
  • Paralysis of colon
  • Paralysis of intestine

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • gallstone ileus (K56.3)
  • ileus NOS (K56.7)
  • obstructive ileus NOS (K56.69-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K56.0?
K56.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Paralytic ileus". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K56.0 a billable code?
Yes — K56.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from K56.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): gallstone ileus (K56.3); ileus NOS (K56.7); obstructive ileus NOS (K56.69-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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