ICD-10 Category K40-K46: Hernia
Each category of ICD-10 is divided into specific codes, consisting of a single letter and a number. These codes can be used to identify a particular diagnosis. They are used for medical billing and record keeping, as well as for public health surveillance and statistical analysis.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Hernia |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K40-K46 | Hernia |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| K40 | Inguinal hernia | |
| K41 | Femoral hernia | |
| K42 | Umbilical hernia | |
| K43 | Ventral hernia | |
| K44 | Diaphragmatic hernia | |
| K45 | Other abdominal hernia | |
| K46 | Unspecified abdominal hernia |