Index to Diseases and Injuries
Volvulus (bowel) (colon) (intestine)
Index code:K56.2
- with perforation K56.2
- congenital Q43.8
- duodenum K31.5
- fallopian tube — see Torsion, fallopian tube
- oviduct — see Torsion, fallopian tube
- stomach (due to absence of gastrocolic ligament) K31.89
Use the index to find a code, then confirm it in the Tabular List before assigning it. A code ending in a dash is incomplete, and a code in [brackets] is a manifestation code reported after the underlying condition. Search the whole index.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10-CM code for Volvulus?
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index directs "Volvulus" to K56.2. Subterms below it may lead to a more specific code. Always confirm the code in the Tabular List before assigning it.
ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.