The block K40–K46 of ICD-10 is titled “Hernia”. It is part of Chapter XI, Diseases of the digestive system, and holds 7 groups.
What K40–K46 includes
Conditions and terms that are coded here.
- hernia:
- acquired
- congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus]
- recurrent
Coding notes
- Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene.
Codes in K40–K46
- K40.0Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K40.1Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene
- K40.2Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- K40.3Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K40.4Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, with gangrene
- K40.9Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- K41.0Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K41.1Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene
- K41.2Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- K41.3Unilateral or unspecified femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K41.4Unilateral or unspecified femoral hernia, with gangrene
- K41.9Unilateral or unspecified femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- K43.0Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K43.1Incisional hernia with gangrene
- K43.2Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K43.3Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K43.4Parastomal hernia with gangrene
- K43.5Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K43.6Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction without gangrene
- K43.7Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene
- K43.9Other and unspecified ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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