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ICD-10 Code K55.011: Focal (segmental) acute (reversible) ischemia of small intestine
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents focal (segmental) acute (reversible) ischemia of small intestine in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K55-K64Other diseases of intestines
category
K55Vascular disorders of intestine
category
K55.0Acute vascular disorders of intestine
category
K55.01Acute (reversible) ischemia of small intestine
currentK55.01
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
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Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Focal (segmental) acute (reversible) ischemia of small intestineFocalFocal segmental acute reversible ischemia of small intestine
Frequently asked questions
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