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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia

K40.20
K40.00
K40.40

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral inguinal hernia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Double Inguinal Hernia
Bilateral Groin Hernia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia

Use ICD-10 code K40.20 for bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Billable Code
K40.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No signs of obstruction or gangrene on examination or imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral inguinal hernia without obstruction
  • • Bilateral inguinal hernia without gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'bilateral' and absence of obstruction or gangrene.

Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction

Billable Code
K40.00
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral inguinal hernia with bowel obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Document obstruction clearly with imaging and clinical symptoms.

Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene

Billable Code
K40.40
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral inguinal hernia with gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Ensure gangrene is documented with clinical and surgical evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for bilateral inguinal hernia without obstruction or gangrene is K40.20. Use K40.00 for cases with obstruction and K40.40 for those with gangrene.

How do you code a bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction?

For a bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction, use ICD-10 code K40.00. Ensure documentation includes symptoms and imaging confirmation of obstruction.

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