Icd 9 Code For Inguinal Hernia
Free official coding info for 2020 icd 10 cm k40 includes detailed rules notes synonyms icd 9 cm conversion index and annotation crosswalks drg grouping and more.
Icd 9 code for inguinal hernia. 2018 icd 10 cm diagnosis code k43 9. Billable medical code for diaphragmatic hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene diagnosis code for reimbursement claim. This code was replaced on september 30 2015 by its icd 10 equivalent. See below for any exclusions inclusions or special notations.
Icd 9 cm 553 3 code will be. K40 90 is a valid billable icd 10 diagnosis code for unilateral inguinal hernia without obstruction or gangrene not specified as recurrent it is found in the 2020 version of the icd 10 clinical modification cm and can be used in all hipaa covered transactions from oct 01 2019 sep 30 2020. Home 2012 icd 9 cm diagnosis codes diseases of the digestive system 520 579 hernia of abdominal cavity 550 553 inguinal hernia 550 an abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the groin region. An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the groin region.
To assign a code you must know the location and laterality of the hernia whether it s with or without obstruction whether it s recurrent and if there is gangrene present. This subcategory includes codes for direct inguinal double inguinal indirect oblique inguinal and scrotal hernias. It can be classified by the location of herniation. Unil inguinal hernia w o obst or gangr not spcf as recur the 2020 edition of icd 10 cm k40 90 became effective on october 1 2019.
2012 icd 9 cm diagnosis code 550 90. K40 90 is a billable specific icd 10 cm code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Icd 9 cm 550 92 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim however 550 92 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before september 30 2015. 2012 icd 9 cm diagnosis code 550 90.
Inguinal hernia without. Direct icd 9 umbilical hernia. Ventral hernia without. Medical coding example for incarcerated right inguinal hernia for.
Inguinal hernia without. For claims with a date of service on or after october 1 2015 use an equivalent icd 10 cm code or codes.