K44.9 - Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- Applicable to Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM K44.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of K44.9 - other international versions of ICD10 K44.9 may differ.
- K44.9 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Diaphragmatic hernia NOS
Billable/Specific Code
The following codes above K44.9 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to K44.9:
- Chapter: K00-K95 - Diseases of the digestive system
- Section: K40-K46 - Hernia
- Category: K44 - Diaphragmatic hernia
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