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. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K40.91 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Hernia ( K40-K46) Unspecified abdominal hernia ( K46) K46.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. The code K46.0 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Bilateral hernias are groin (or inguinal) hernias those that occur on both sides of the lower abdomen or groin. Bilateral inguinal hernias result from a weakness of the fascia in the abdominal wall of the groin.
An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. However, many hernias do not cause pain. An inguinal hernia isn't necessarily dangerous.
The inguinal region of the body, also known as the groin, is located on the lower portion of the anterior abdominal wall, with the thigh inferiorly, the pubic tubercle medially, and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) superolaterally.
ICD-10 code K40 for Inguinal hernia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .
An incarcerated inguinal hernia is a hernia that becomes stuck in the groin or scrotum and cannot be massaged back into the abdomen. An incarcerated hernia is caused by swelling and can lead to a strangulated hernia, in which the blood supply to the incarcerated small intestine is jeopardized.
A bilateral (meaning both sides) hernia is a type of inguinal or groin hernia that occurs in both sides of the lower abdomen. Hernias may not be painful when they first occur. However if left unattended the weak spot can grow and simple acts like coughing, sneezing or lifting heavy objects can be painful.
A direct inguinal hernia shows a bulge from the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, whereas an indirect inguinal hernia passes through the inguinal canal or the groin. In the indirect inguinal canal, it is difficult to feel the defect as it occurs behind the external oblique muscle fibers.
An inguinal hernia is a bulging of the contents of the abdomen through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias can occur at either of two passages through the lower abdominal wall, one on each side of the groin. These passages are called inguinal canals.
3 Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene.
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.
If the contents of the hernia are not able to be reduced, the hernia is considered incarcerated. A strangulated hernia occurs when the hernia contents are ischemic due to a compromised blood supply.
An incarcerated hernia or obstructed hernia is one in which the tissues have become trapped. This is also called a non-reducible hernia and is very serious because it may lead to intestine or tissue strangulation.
Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. K43. 6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K43.
The ICD code K40 is used to code Inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms are present in about 66% of affected people. This may include pain or discomfort especially with coughing, exercise, or bowel movements. Often it gets worse throughout the day ...
Inguinal hernias occur more often on the right than left side. The main concern is strangulation, where the blood supply to part of the bowel is blocked. This usually produces severe pain and tenderness of the area.
K40 . Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code K40 is a non-billable code.
K40.0 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.
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There are two different types of inguinal hernias: direct and indirect. Both types occur in the groin area where the skin of the thigh joins the torso (the inguinal crease), but they have slightly different origins. Indirect inguinal hernia (indirect hernia):
By Rhonda Buckholtz#N#Hernias occur when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. These contents, usually portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the thin membrane that naturally lines the inside of the cavity. Hernias may not produce symptoms, or they may cause slight to severe pain. Nearly all have the potential of becoming strangulated.#N#Strangulation occurs when the contents of the hernia bulge out and apply enough pressure that blood vessels in the hernia are constricted, cutting off blood supply. If the blood supply is cut off at the hernia opening in the abdominal wall, it becomes a medical and surgical emergency.#N#Identify Hernia Type#N#There are several different types of hernias. The ability to identify the various types of hernias is critical to appropriate diagnosis coding in ICD-10-CM.#N#Inguinal#N#Inguinal (groin) hernias make up approximately 75 percent of all abdominal wall hernias, and occur up to 25 times more often in men than in women. There are two different types of inguinal hernias: direct and indirect.#N#Both types occur in the groin area where the skin of the thigh joins the torso (the inguinal crease), but they have slightly different origins.
The femoral hernia was repaired by suturing the iliopubic tract to Cooper’s ligament. K41.90 Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent. Umbilical. Umbilical hernias are common and make up approximately 10 to 30 percent of hernia cases.
A diaphragmatic hernia is a rare birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. This type of hernia occurs while the baby is developing in the womb, and prevents the lungs from growing normally. ICD-10-CM coding example: A 17-year-old female presents with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Femoral hernias are normally confined to a tight space, and sometimes they become large enough to allow abdominal contents (usually intestine) to protrude into the canal. They cause a bulge just below the inguinal crease in roughly the mid-thigh area, and usually occur in women. ICD-10-CM coding example:
Q43.0 Meckel’s diverticulum. Incisional. An incisional hernia can occur: When abdominal surgery causes a flaw in the abdominal wall, creating an area of weakness through which a hernia may develop. Following 2-10 percent of all abdominal surgeries.
This type of hernia protrudes from the pelvic cavity through an opening in the pelvic bone. Due to the lack of visible bulging, this hernia is very difficult to diagnose. Epigastric. Epigastric hernia occurs between the navel and the lower part of the rib cage in the midline of the abdomen.