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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hernia Repair

ICD-10 Coding for Hernia Repair

K40.90

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

Also Known as:
Herniorrhaphy
Hernia Surgery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hernia Repair

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hernia Repair

Use ICD-10 code K40.90 for unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

Billable Code
K40.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed unilateral inguinal hernia without complications

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral inguinal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clear documentation of hernia type and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.89

Other specified postprocedural states

Use to indicate a history of hernia repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unilateral inguinal hernia repair?

The ICD-10 code for unilateral inguinal hernia repair without obstruction or gangrene is K40.90.

How do you code a bilateral inguinal hernia?

For a bilateral inguinal hernia without obstruction or gangrene, use ICD-10 code K40.20.

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