K56.5
Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction (postinfection)
Applicable To
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Abdominal hernia due to adhesions with obstruction
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Peritoneal adhesions [bands] with intestinal obstruction postinfection)
Approximate Synonyms
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Intestinal adhesions with obstruction
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Peritoneal adhesions with obstruction
Details
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K56.5 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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Short description: Intestinal adhesions with obstruction (postinfection)
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K56.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K56.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 K56.5 may differ.