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ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · April / Chapters 11 / Hernia (K40-K46)

Hernia (K40-K46)

K40-K46 · 7 Entries

More specific codes (7)

K40Inguinal herniaCategory · further specificity required→K41Femoral herniaCategory · further specificity required→K42Umbilical herniaCategory · further specificity required→K43Ventral herniaCategory · further specificity required→K44Diaphragmatic herniaCategory · further specificity required→K45Other abdominal herniaCategory · further specificity required→K46Unspecified abdominal herniaCategory · further specificity required→

Coding notesIncludes · Note · 4

Includes

acquired hernia
congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia
recurrent hernia

Note

Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene.

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