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Hernia (K40-K46)
K40-K46 · 7 Entries
More specific codes (7)
K40Inguinal herniaCategory · further specificity requiredK41Femoral herniaCategory · further specificity requiredK42Umbilical herniaCategory · further specificity requiredK43Ventral herniaCategory · further specificity requiredK44Diaphragmatic herniaCategory · further specificity requiredK45Other abdominal herniaCategory · further specificity requiredK46Unspecified abdominal herniaCategory · further specificity requiredCoding 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.