2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K56.41Fecal impaction

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K55-K64›K56

ICD-10-CM K56.41
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K56.41 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fecal impaction. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 388 through 390. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Intestinal obstruction and ileus.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K56.41
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fecal impaction
Short Description
Fecal impaction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K56.4
Other impaction of intestine

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK55-K64Other diseases of intestines
CategoryK56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
This CodeK56.41Fecal impaction

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bolus obstruction of intestine
  • Fecal impaction
  • Fecal impaction of colon
  • Fecal impaction of rectum
  • Impaction of colon
  • Impaction of intestine
  • Impaction of large intestine
  • Inspissated stool syndrome

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • incomplete defecation R15.0

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Fecalith(impaction)
    • Impaction, impacted
      • fecal, feces
    • Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive
      • fecal
    • Stercolith(impaction)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG012
Intestinal obstruction and ileus
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Fecal Impaction

    formation of a firm impassable mass of stool in the rectum or distal colon.

Patient EducationClinical

Intestinal Obstruction

An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines.

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Convert K56.41 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
560.32 Fecal impaction
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K56.41Overview

Is K56.41 (Other impaction of intestine) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report fecal impaction on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K56.41 group to?

When fecal impaction is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 388, 389, 390, with relative weights from 0.5440 to 1.4768 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K56.41?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, fecal impaction converts to ICD-9-CM 560.32 (fecal impaction). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.