Billy Young was diagnosed with fecal impaction of the intestine. What is the main term and correct code?

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The main term is "impaction" and the correct code is K56.41, which specifically refers to impaction of the intestine. The term "fecal" is not specific enough to describe the condition and K56.20 and K56.3 do not accurately reflect the diagnosis of fecal impaction. The code K35.3 refers to acute appendicitis, which is not relevant to this diagnosis.

Billy Young Was Diagnosed with Fecal Impaction of the Intestine