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K56.5

Non-billable

Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)

K56.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K56.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K56
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • •Abdominal hernia due to adhesions with obstruction
  • •Peritoneal adhesions [bands] with intestinal obstruction (postinfection)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K56.5?
K56.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K56.5 a billable code?
No — K56.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K56.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K56.5?
K56.5 has 3 more specific child codes, including K56.50, K56.51, K56.52.

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

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