K46.9
Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Applicable To
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Abdominal hernia NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Abdominal hernia
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Hernia of abdominal cavity
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Intra abdominal hernia
Clinical Information
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A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining abdominal wall. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of peritoneum and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia hernia, femoral; hernia, inguinal) and ventral hernia.
Details
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K46.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K46.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K46.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 K46.9 may differ.