ICD Code K56.7

ICD code K56.7 is an unspecified ileus, which means a blockage of the intestine without a specific cause identified.

1. Presence of signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction without a clearly identified cause

2. Abdominal distension

3. Abdominal pain or cramping

4. Nausea and/or vomiting

5. Absence of flatus or bowel movements

6. Radiologic or clinical evidence of impaired intestinal motility

7. No documentation of a specific type or cause of ileus (e.g., not postoperative, not due to medication, not mechanical obstruction)

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K56.7 include:

- 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

- 44020: Enterotomy, small intestine, for diagnosis or therapy, not otherwise specified

- 44021: Enterotomy, small intestine, for removal of foreign body

- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion)

- 99221-99223: Initial hospital inpatient care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient

- 99231-99233: Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient

- 99291-99292: Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of K56.7.

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