Diaphragmatic hernia - K44
This notation helps users understand the scope of a code K44 category and provides additional information about the conditions or terms that fall under that category.
Category Includes:
- hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
- paraesophageal hernia
Excludes1: It indicates that the conditions described by two codes cannot occur together in the same patient. These codes are mutually exclusive.
Type 1 Excludes:
- congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
- congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
These ranges represents subcategories of Diaphragmatic hernia. The "K44" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.