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K55.02

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Acute infarction of small intestine

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Gangrene of small intestineNecrosis of small intestine
✅ No additional coding notes for K55.02

Child Codes (3)

K55.021Focal (segmental) acute infarction of small intestineK55.022Diffuse acute infarction of small intestineK55.029Acute infarction of small intestine, extent unspecified

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Code Information

CodeK55.02
BillableNo — Header code
ParentK55.0
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)