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K56.0

✓ Billable

Paralytic ileus

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

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Also Known As

Paralysis of bowelParalysis of colonParalysis of intestine

❌ Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with K56.0

  • • gallstone ileus (K56.3)
  • • ileus NOS (K56.7)
  • • obstructive ileus NOS (K56.69-)

❌ Excludes1

inherited from K56

Rules from parent category K56: Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia

  • • congenital stricture or stenosis of intestine (Q41-Q42)
  • • cystic fibrosis with meconium ileus (E84.11)
  • • ischemic stricture of intestine (K55.1)
  • • meconium ileus NOS (P76.0)
  • • neonatal intestinal obstructions classifiable to P76.-
  • • obstruction of duodenum (K31.5)
  • • postprocedural intestinal obstruction (K91.3-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from K56

Rules from parent category K56: Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia

  • • stenosis of anus or rectum (K62.4)

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Code Information

CodeK56.0
BillableYes
ParentK56
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes110 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)