K56.3Billable
Gallstone ileus
- 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 ileusYesK56.1IntussusceptionYesK56.2VolvulusYesK56.4Other 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 K56.3?
K56.3 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Gallstone ileus.
Is K56.3 a billable code?
Yes. K56.3 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K56.3 in?
K56.3 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K56.3 become effective?
K56.3 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K56.3?
K56.3 belongs to category K56, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.