K38.8 vs K56.1
K38.8 (Other specified diseases of appendix) compared with K56.1 (Intussusception), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K56.1 carries an Excludes2 note covering K38.8: “intussusception of appendix (K38.8)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K38.8Other specified diseases of appendix | K56.1Intussusception | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Other specified diseases of appendix is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K38.8). | Intussusception is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K56.1). |
| Includes | Intussusception of appendix | Intussusception or invagination of bowel Intussusception or invagination of colon Intussusception or invagination of intestine Intussusception or invagination of rectum |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources