K59.81 Ogilvie syndrome

The ICD-10-CM code for Ogilvie syndrome is K59.81 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

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

Section

K55-K64: Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)

Category K59

18 codes (14 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K59.81:

• ACPO (acute colonic pseudo-obstruction)
• Syndrome › Ogilvie
• Pseudo-obstruction intestine (acute) (chronic) (idiopathic) (intermittent secondary) (primary) › colonic

Inclusion Terms

• Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO)

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 12,690 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included K59.81 among the documented diagnoses.
• 3,200 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)