ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Hernia: K46.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Hernia" to K46.9, Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene. K46.9 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
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- K46.9abdomen, abdominal, Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- K44.9diaphragm, diaphragmatic, Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- K56.50due to adhesions (with obstruction), Intestinal adhesions [bands], unspecified as to partial versus complete obstructionBillable
- K43.9epigastric, Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- M62.89fascia, Other specified disorders of muscleBillable
- K41.90femoral, Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrentBillable
- G93.5foramen magnum, Compression of brainBillable
- K44.9hiatal (esophageal) (sliding), Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- K43.2incisional, Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- K40.90inguinal (direct) (external) (funicular) (indirect) (internal) (oblique) (scrotal) (sliding), Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrentBillable
- J98.4lung (subcutaneous), Other disorders of lungBillable
- J98.59mediastinum, Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- M62.89muscle (sheath), Other specified disorders of muscleBillable
- K43.5parastomal, Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- N32.89prevesical, Other specified disorders of bladderBillable
- N81.6rectovaginal, RectoceleBillable
- Q55.29tunica vaginalis, Other congenital malformations of testis and scrotumBillable
- K42.9umbilicus, umbilical, Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- N28.89ureter, Other specified disorders of kidney and ureterBillable
- Q64.79urethra, congenital, Other congenital malformations of bladder and urethraBillable
- Q64.79urinary meatus, congenital, Other congenital malformations of bladder and urethraBillable
- N81.4uterus, Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecifiedBillable
- K43.9ventral, Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
More specific codes in K46
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Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From K46. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- K46.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category K46Every code under it
- Chapter 11Diseases of the digestive system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
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- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Hernia?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Hernia" to K46.9, Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene. K46.9 is a billable code.
Is K46.9 billable?
Yes. K46.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to K46.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together) for K46.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is K46.9 in?
Chapter 11. Diseases of the digestive system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.