ICD-10 Code K56.699 – Other intestinal obstruction unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K56.699 – Other intestinal obstruction unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What it is
K56.699 identifies an intestinal obstruction when the provider documents another specified obstruction, but does not state whether it is partial or complete. Use it for bowel blockage outside the more specific coded categories.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include abdominal pain, distention, vomiting, constipation, and reduced or absent passage of stool or gas. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact site and cause.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly supports intestinal obstruction, but the documentation does not specify partial versus complete obstruction. It also fits when the obstruction is described as another type that is not captured by a more specific ICD-10 option.
Do not use for
Do not use K56.699 if the chart specifies a partial or complete obstruction, or if a more exact intestinal obstruction code is documented. Check documentation for postoperative ileus or other non-obstructive bowel conditions.
Coding tip
Query the provider when the note names obstruction but leaves severity, site, or cause unclear.