icd-10 code for history of inguinal hernia

by Dr. Phoebe Larson 3 min read

Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent. K40. 91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How to recognize an inguinal hernia?

Part 1 of 4: Recognizing the Symptoms

  1. Assess your risk factors. Although hernias can happen to anyone, certain factors might put you at a higher risk for herniation.
  2. Take note of any bulges. A hernia is an imperfection in the muscular container of an organ. ...
  3. Pay attention to vomiting. ...
  4. Watch for constipation. ...
  5. Don't ignore abnormal feelings of fullness. ...
  6. Keep track of your pain levels. ...

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What are the risk factors and symptoms of inguinal hernia?

  • A bulge in the area on either side of your pubic bone, which becomes more obvious when you're upright, especially if you cough or strain
  • A burning or aching sensation at the bulge
  • A heavy or dragging sensation in your groin
  • Pain or discomfort in your groin, especially when bending over, coughing or lifting
  • Weakness or pressure in your groin

What to do about an inguinal hernia?

Part 2 Part 2 of 3: Making Lifestyle Changes

  1. Eat smaller meals. If you're experiencing heartburn from a hiatal hernia, put less pressure on your stomach.
  2. Reduce pressure on your abdomen. Wear clothing that doesn’t constrict your stomach or abdomen. ...
  3. Lose weight. If you're overweight, you're putting extra pressure on your stomach and abdominal muscles.
  4. Exercise key muscles. ...
  5. Stop smoking. ...

What is the procedure code for inguinal hernia?

  • Type of hernia (inguinal, lumbar, femoral, incisional, ventral, epigastric, umbilical, spigelian)
  • Patient age (infant, child, adult)
  • Patient presentation (initial versus recurrent)
  • Clinical presentation (reducible versus incarcerated or strangulated)
  • Method of repair (open versus laparoscopic)

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What is the ICD-10 code for history of hernia?

19.

What is the DX code for right inguinal hernia?

3 Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene.

What is diagnosis code Z98 89?

Other specified postprocedural statesICD-10 code Z98. 89 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is the ICD-10-CM code for bilateral inguinal hernia?

ICD-10-CM Code for Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent K40. 21.

What is an indirect inguinal hernia?

Inguinal hernias are further subdivided into direct and indirect. An indirect hernia occurs when abdominal contents protrude through the internal inguinal ring and into the inguinal canal. This occurs lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels. The hernia contents may extend into the scrotum.

What is the CPT code for inguinal hernia repair?

Hernia repairCPT codeDescriptor49507Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated49520Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible49521Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; incarcerated or strangulated49525Repair inguinal hernia, sliding, any age39 more rows•Apr 1, 2017

What is the ICD-10 code for ASHD?

ICD-10 Code for Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris- I25. 10- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 for abdominal pain?

ICD-10 code R10. 9 for Unspecified abdominal pain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is the ICD-10 code for status post surgery?

ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.

What is the ICD-10 code for left inguinal hernia?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene K40. 3.

What is the ICD-9 code for inguinal hernia?

ICD-9 code 550.9 for Inguinal hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HERNIA OF ABDOMINAL CAVITY (550-553).

What is a bilateral inguinal hernia repair?

Your surgeon will make incisions (cuts) in your groin and remove the "hernial sac". They will strengthen the muscle layer with stitches and will usually insert a synthetic mesh to cover the weak spots. Sometimes this operation is done using minimally invasive laparoscopic (key hole) surgery.