Ventral (Incisional) Hernia
Symptoms of a ventral hernia include:
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.
This code may be reported with incisional or ventral hernia repair CPT codes 49560-49566. Although mesh or other prosthesis may be implanted with other types of hernia repairs, CPT code 49568 shall not be reported with these other hernia repair codes.
A ventral (abdominal) hernia refers to any protrusion of intestine or other tissue through a weakness or gap in the abdominal wall. Umbilical and incisional hernias are specific types of ventral hernias.
Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K43. 7 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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A ventral hernia occurs when a weak spot in the abdomen enables abdominal tissue or an organ (such as an intestine) to protrude through a cavity muscle area. These hernias are visibly identified by a bulge in the belly area.
A ventral hernia is a bulge of tissues through an opening of weakness within your abdominal wall muscles. It can occur at any location on your abdominal wall. Many are called incisional hernias because they form at the healed site of past surgical incisions.
Incarcerated ventral hernia was defined as irreducible hernia associated with symptoms of bowel obstruction, yet with no compromise of the blood supply of the bowel. Strangulated hernia presented with partial or complete interruption of the blood supply of the intestine.
Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene K46. 9 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 K46. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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There are three types of ventral hernia:Epigastric (stomach area) hernia: Occurs anywhere from just below the breastbone to the navel (belly button). This type of hernia is seen in both men and women.Umbilical (belly button) hernia: Occurs in the area of the belly button.Incisional hernia.
A Ventral Hernia is a hernia anywhere on the abdominal wall, and although this may include the inguinal area, usually only best refers to hernias which are above the inguinal area, and usually in the midline of the abdomen.
Medical Definition of ventral 1 : of or relating to the belly : abdominal. 2a : being or located near, on, or toward the lower surface of an animal (as a quadruped) opposite the back or dorsal surface. b : being or located near, on, or toward the front or anterior part of the human body.
ICD-9 Code Transition: 786.5 Code R07. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Chest Pain, Unspecified. Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious disorders and is, in general, considered a medical emergency.
A recurrent incisional hernia occurs following a surgical procedure in the abdomen, which can cause a weakening in your abdominal wall. This can especially occur when the original repair was potentially done under tension and/or without a synthetic material to buttress the surgery.
609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction.
ICD-10 code: K57. 92 Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation, abscess or bleeding.
ICD Code K43 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the nine child codes of K43 that describes the diagnosis 'ventral hernia' in more detail. K43 Ventral hernia. NON-BILLABLE. BILLABLE.
Groin 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. Hiatus or hiatal hernias often result in heartburn but may also cause chest pain or pain with eating.
K43. 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 K43 is a non-billable code.
Hernias come in a number of different types. Most commonly they involve the abdomen, specifically the groin.
A bulging area may occur that becomes larger when bearing down. Groin hernias occur more often on the right than left side.
Groin hernias are most common of the inguinal type but may also be femoral. Other hernias include hiatus, incisional, and umbilical hernias. For groin hernias symptoms are present in about 66% of people. This may include pain or discomfort especially with coughing, exercise, or going to the toilet.