K44.0 – Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Applicable To
Diaphragmatic hernia causing obstruction
Incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia
Irreducible diaphragmatic hernia
Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia
GEM Conversion to ICD-9 CM
Fs: 00000
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Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| K00-K95 | Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) |
| K40-K46 | Hernia (K40-K46) |
| K44 | Diaphragmatic hernia |
| K44.0 |
Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Applicable to
Diaphragmatic hernia causing obstruction
Incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia
Irreducible diaphragmatic hernia
Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia
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