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ICD-10-CM 2027 · K40-K46

Hernia

Part of chapter 11, diseases of the digestive system.

About K40-K46

Block K40-K46 contains 7 categories and 45 billable codes for FY2027. No codes here changed in the FY2027 update. 15 codes are MCCs and 15 are CCs when reported as secondary diagnoses.

K40Inguinal hernia

K41Femoral hernia

K42Umbilical hernia

K43Ventral hernia

K44Diaphragmatic hernia

K45Other abdominal hernia

K46Unspecified abdominal hernia

Block notes

Note
  • Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene.
Includes
  • acquired hernia
  • congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia
  • recurrent hernia