K56.52: Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction
K56.52 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K56.52?
K56.52 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstruction. It belongs to category K56 (Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia).
Is K56.52 a billable code?
Yes. K56.52 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does K56.52 belong to?
K56.52 is part of ICD-10-CM category K56 — Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia, which has 32 billable codes.
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