Icd 10 code inguinal hernia

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An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the groin region. It can be classified by the location of herniation. Indirect inguinal hernias occur through the internal inguinal ring. Direct inguinal hernias occur through defects in the abdominal wall (transversalis fascia) in hesselbach’s triangle.

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What is the ICD 10 code for inguinal hernia without gangrene?

Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code K40.91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Unilateral inguinal hernia, w/o obst or gangrene, recurrent

What is the new ICD 10 version for hernia?

The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM K40.91 became effective on October 1, 2019. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K40.91 – other international versions of ICD-10 K40.91 may differ. Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia…

How many types of inguinal hernias are there?

Inguinal hernia K40- > 1 bubonocele. 2 direct inguinal hernia. 3 double inguinal hernia. 4 indirect inguinal hernia. 5 inguinal hernia NOS. 6 … (more items)

What is an indirect inguinal hernia?

"Includes" further defines, or give examples of, the content of the code or category. An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the groin region. It can be classified by the location of herniation. Indirect inguinal hernias occur through the internal inguinal ring.

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