K56.69 ICD-10-CM Code: Other intestinal obstruction
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K56.69Other intestinal obstruction
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K56.69 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
- 3
Category K56
Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
- 4
Subcategory K56.6
Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction
- 5
Code K56.69
Other intestinal obstruction
Codes under K56.69
K56.69 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Enterostenosis NOS
- Obstructive ileus NOS
- Occlusion of colon or intestine NOS
- Stenosis of colon or intestine NOS
- Stricture of colon or intestine NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K56.69.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K56.69.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K56.69.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K56.69.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K56.69 mean?
K56.69 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other intestinal obstruction.”
Is K56.69 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K56.69 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K56.69 located in ICD-10-CM?
K56.69 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) (K55–K64), under category K56, Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia and subcategory K56.6, Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction.
What coding notes are listed for K56.69?
Its listed inclusion terms are Enterostenosis NOS; Obstructive ileus NOS; Occlusion of colon or intestine NOS; Stenosis of colon or intestine NOS; Stricture of colon or intestine NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.