ICD-10 Specific code K56: Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Flag for French language  French Iléus paralytique et occlusion intestinale sans hernie

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XI Diseases of the digestive system
2 K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
3 K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia

Contents

Code Title
K56.0 Paralytic ileus
K56.1 Intussusception
K56.2 Volvulus
K56.3 Gallstone ileus
K56.4 Other impaction of intestine
K56.5 Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction
K56.6 Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction
K56.7 Ileus, unspecified

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Neostigmine

Neostigmine inhibits cholinesterase activity and prolongs and intensifies the muscarinic and nicotinic effects of acetylcholine. The anticholinesterase actions of neostigmine are reversible. It is used mainly for its action on skeletal muscle and less frequently to increase the activity of smooth muscle.