ICD-11 classes
13 Diseases of the digestive system
Diseases of large intestine
DB30 — Obstruction of large intestine

ICD-11 DB30 — Obstruction of large intestine

Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the large intestine. Obstruction of the large intestine can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the large intestine in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

Diagnosis with code DB30 contains 7 clarifying diagnoses:

1. DB30.0 — Intussusception of the large intestine
2. DB30.1 — Volvulus of large intestine
3. DB30.2 — Adhesions of large intestine with obstruction
4. DB30.3 — Impaction of large intestine
5. DB30.4 — Stenosis of the rectum
6. DB30.Y — Other specified obstruction of large intestine
7. DB30.Z — Obstruction of large intestine, unspecified