K42 – Umbilical hernia
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Type 1 Excludes
omphalocele (Q79.2)
Includes
paraumbilical hernia
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| K00-K95 | Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) |
| K40-K46 | Hernia (K40-K46) |
| K42 |
Umbilical hernia
Type 1 Excludes
omphalocele (Q79.2)
Includes
paraumbilical hernia
|
| K42.0 | Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene |
| K42.1 | Umbilical hernia with gangrene |
| K42.9 | Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene |