Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K55.062 is the diagnosis code for Diffuse acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K55.062 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K55.062 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K55.062 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Diffuse acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K55.062 is K55.06 ("Acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified"). K55.062 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K55.062 is located in Section K55-K64 — "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K55.062 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use K55.062 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Diffuse acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Diffuse acute infarction of intestine, part unspecified is K55.062.
Yes, K55.062 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K55.062 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K55.062 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.