ME24.30

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Perforation of small intestine

Description

Small intestinal perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of small intestine, often resulting in the leakage of small intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity.

Index terms

  • Perforation of small intestine
  • Non-traumatic perforation of small intestine

Excludes

  • DA91 – perforation due to obstruction
  • DA94.0 – Primary ulcer of small intestine
  • DC70 – Diverticulitis of small intestine
  • DD70.1 – perforation due to Crohn disease
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1485111937 – perforation due to malignant neoplasm

Exclusions from above levels

  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Foundation children elsewhere

  • KB84 – Postnatal isolated ileal perforation
  • NB91.7 – Injury of small intestine
  • NB91.71 – Laceration of small intestine

Sibling codes

  • ME24.31 – Perforation of large intestine
  • ME24.35 – Perforation of gallbladder or bile ducts
  • ME24.3Y – Digestive system perforation of other specified site
  • ME24.3Z – Digestive system perforation of unspecified site

Foundation entity

Perforation of small intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/250657475

Part of: ME24.3: Digestive system perforation › ME24: Clinical manifestations of the digestive system › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified