Icd 9 Code For Inguinal Hernia Repair
Codes in the abdominal repair section of cpt 49491 49659 are categorized primarily by the type of hernia being repaired location and the approach open vs laparoscopic.
Icd 9 code for inguinal hernia repair. K40 00 bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction without gangrene not specified as recurrent billable. The codes listed below are in tabular order from k40 codes marked as billable can be used in all hipaa covered transactions. K40 0 bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction without gangrene. A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes or squeezes if a hernia repair is performed during another open abdominal procedure report the hernia repair only if it is medically necessary and performed at a different incision site.
Open and other bilateral repair of inguinal hernia one direct and one indirect with graft or prosthesis 53 16 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 icd 9 cm procedure code 53 17. 550 93 inguinal hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene nos bilateral recurrent for right 550 92 inguinal hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene nos bilateral not specified as recurrent for. 393 other digestive system diagnoses with mcc.
Some are further defined as initial or recurrent depending on whether or not the hernia has required prior surgical repair. 395 other digestive system diagnoses without cc mcc. 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. Hernia inguinal and ventral hernia.
Differentiate hernia repairs and surgical approaches for improved medical coding. 394 other digestive system diagnoses with cc. Icd 10 cm k46 9 is grouped within diagnostic related group s ms drg v 37 0. This is the 2018 version of the icd 10 code for hiatal hernia nos congenital.
What diagnosis codes would you use. 2012 icd 9 cm diagnosis code 550 90. Inguinal hernia without. 2017 18 icd 10 cm diagnosis code k40 90.
Abdominal hernias include groin hernia hernia femoral. 3 procedure codes. Icd 10 supports all types of hernias aapc knowledge center. K40 90 unil inguinal hernia w o obst or gangr not spcf as recur billable code k40 91 unilateral inguinal hernia w o obst or gangrene recurrent billable code 2020 icd 10 lookup 2020 icd 10 pcs lookup icd 10 advanced lookup icd 10 diseases and injuries lookup icd 10 index icd 10 pcs index icd 9 index icd 10 guidelines icd 10 pcs.
Convert k46 9 to icd 9 cm. This subcategory includes codes for direct inguinal double inguinal indirect oblique inguinal and scrotal hernias. Free official information about 2013 and also 2015 9 cm diagnosis code 550 10 including coding notes detailed descriptions index cross references and icd 10 cm conversion. K40 01 bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction without gangrene recurrent billable.