K56 vs K62.4
K56 (Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia) compared with K62.4 (Stenosis of anus and rectum), 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 carries an Excludes2 note covering K62.4: “stenosis of anus or rectum (K62.4)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia | K62.4Stenosis of anus and rectum | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K56). | Stenosis of anus and rectum is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K62.4). |
| Includes | — | anal canal Stricture of anus (sphincter) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources