K91.31
Billable

Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction

Billable / Specific Code

What is Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction?

ICD-10-CM K91.31 is the diagnosis code for Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the digestive system" 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for K91.31

✅ This Code Includes

  • Postprocedural incomplete intestinal obstruction

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K91.31 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeK91.31 — Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K91.31 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K91.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K91.31 mean?

K91.31 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K91.31?

The parent code of K91.31 is K91.3 ("Postprocedural intestinal obstruction"). K91.31 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K91.31 in?

K91.31 is located in Section K90-K95 — "Other diseases of the digestive system" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K91.31?

Use K91.31 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction?

The ICD-10-CM code for Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction is K91.31.

Can K91.31 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K91.31 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K91.31 in?

K91.31 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is K91.31 valid for 2026?

Yes, K91.31 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousK91.30Postprocedural intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus completeNext →K91.32Postprocedural complete intestinal obstruction
Code Details
K91.31
Postprocedural partial intestinal obstruction
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K90-K95 — Other diseases of the digestive system
2026 ICD-10-CM