K31.5 Obstruction of duodenum

The ICD-10-CM code for Obstruction of duodenum is K31.5 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

Section

K20-K31: Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

Category K31

31 codes (25 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K31.5:

• Stenosis, stenotic (cicatricial) › duodenum
• Stricture › duodenum
• Cicatrix (adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious) › duodenum (bulb), obstructive
• Constriction › duodenum
• Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive › duodenum
• Scar, scarring › duodenum, obstructive
• Stasis › duodenal
• Ileus (bowel) (colon) (inhibitory) (intestine) › duodenal (chronic)

Inclusion Terms

• Constriction of duodenum
• Duodenal ileus (chronic)
• Stenosis of duodenum
• Stricture of duodenum
• Volvulus of duodenum

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 20,935 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included K31.5 among the documented diagnoses.
• 3,235 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)