ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Stercolith
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stercolith (impaction)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Stercolith
The ICD-10-CM code for Stercolith is K56.41 (Fecal impaction). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K56.41.
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 Stercolith codes (official index)
- appendix K38.1 — Appendicular concretions
Common questions about Stercolith ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Stercolith?
- K56.41 — Fecal impaction. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K38.1.
What is the ICD-10 code for appendix stercolith?
- K38.1 — Appendicular concretions.
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.