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K56.69

Non-billable

Other intestinal obstruction

K56.69 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other intestinal obstruction. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K56.690 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K56.6
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • •Enterostenosis NOS
  • •Obstructive ileus NOS
  • •Occlusion of colon or intestine NOS
  • •Stenosis of colon or intestine NOS
  • •Stricture of colon or intestine NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K56.69?
K56.69 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other intestinal obstruction". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K56.69 a billable code?
No — K56.69 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K56.690) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K56.69?
K56.69 has 3 more specific child codes, including K56.690, K56.691, K56.699.

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

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