K56.2Billable
Volvulus
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K56
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K56
K56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without herniaK56.0Paralytic ileusYesK56.1IntussusceptionYesK56.3Gallstone ileusYesK56.4Other impaction of intestineK56.41Fecal impactionYesK56.49Other impaction of intestineYesK56.5Intestinal adhesions with obstruction (postinfection)K56.50Intestnl adhesions, unsp as to partial versus complete obstYesK56.51Intestinal adhesions [bands], with partial obstructionYesK56.52Intestinal adhesions [bands] with complete obstructionYesK56.6Other and unspecified intestinal obstruction
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K56.2?
K56.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Volvulus.
Is K56.2 a billable code?
Yes. K56.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K56.2 in?
K56.2 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K56.2 become effective?
K56.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K56.2?
K56.2 belongs to category K56, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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