ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for fecal obstruction
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive › fecal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding fecal obstruction
The ICD-10-CM code for fecal obstruction is K56.41 (Fecal impaction).
Within K56.4 (other impaction of intestine), K56.41 is specifically for fecal impaction. Related codes cover other impaction of intestine (K56.49).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of K56.41, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: incomplete defecation (R15.0).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific fecal obstruction codes (official index)
- with hernia
Common questions about fecal obstruction ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for fecal obstruction?
- K56.41 — Fecal impaction.
Is K56.41 billable?
- Yes. K56.41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K56.41 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K56.41 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K56.41 a CC or MCC?
- No. K56.41 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.