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.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction |
French
|
Adhérences de l'intestin (brides), avec occlusion |
| 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 | |
| 4 | K56.5 | Intestinal adhesions [bands] with obstruction |
