Inguinal Scrotal Hernia Icd 10

Indirect inguinal hernias occur through the internal inguinal ring.

Inguinal scrotal hernia icd 10. The medical classification for this condition is inguinal hernia icd 10 k40 90. Diseases of the digestive system k00 k93 hernia k40 k46 inguinal hernia k40 k40 inguinal hernia non billable code. Icd 10 code k40 for inguinal hernia is a medical classification as listed by who under the range diseases of the digestive system. Icd 10 cm diagnosis code k40 30.

Unil inguinal hernia w o obst or gangr not spcf as recur. K40 90 is a billable specific icd 10 cm code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of icd 10 cm k40 90 became effective on october 1 2019. Billable k40 00 bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction without gangrene not specified as recurrent.

Scrotum scrotal see hernia inguinal. See below for any exclusions inclusions or special notations. See below for any exclusions inclusions or special notations. Icd 10 cm diagnosis code k46 9.

Direct inguinal hernias occur through defects in the abdominal wall transversalis fascia in hesselbach s triangle. 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. Contributing and risk factors for. Icd 10 cm alphabetical index references for k40 4 unilateral inguinal hernia with gangrene the icd 10 cm alphabetical index links the below listed medical terms to the icd code k40 4.

K40 11 is a valid billable icd 10 diagnosis code for bilateral inguinal hernia with gangrene 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. Physically the muscles of the abdomen weaken to the point of breaking and allowing soft tissues to fall through. The latter in adults. The former type is commonly seen in children and young adults.

Not specified as recurrent k40 30. K40 inguinal hernia k40 0. K40 0 bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction w o gangrene non billable code. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Billable k40 01 bilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction without gangrene recurrent. Unilateral inguinal hernia with obstruction without gangrene nos. Listed below are all medicare accepted icd 10 codes under k40 for inguinal hernia these codes can be used for all hipaa covered transactions. Inguinal hernia with obstruction nos.

While commonly referred to as testicular hernia the inguinal hernia originates in the bowel not the scrotum.