K56.0
Applicable To
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Paralysis of bowel
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Paralysis of colon
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Paralysis of intestine
Approximate Synonyms
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Paralysis of colon
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Paralytic colon
Clinical Information
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A condition in which the muscles of the intestines do not allow food to pass through, resulting in a blocked intestine. Paralytic ileus may be caused by surgery, inflammation, and certain drugs.
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An ileus caused by abdominal or pelvic surgery, infections, disorders that affect the muscles and nerves, and medications. Signs and symptoms include those of intestinal obstruction.
Details
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K56.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K56.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K56.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 K56.0 may differ.