Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hiatal hernia unspecified (k44.9) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hiatal Hernia Unspecified (K44.9)
Use ICD-10 code K44.9 for diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Use if GERD is present without esophagitis.
Heartburn
Use if heartburn is a documented symptom.
Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Use if there is a history of digestive system diseases.
The ICD-10 code for hiatal hernia unspecified is K44.9, used when the hernia is without obstruction or gangrene.
Use K44.9 for a hiatal hernia without obstruction or gangrene, ensuring it's not congenital.