K44.1 Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene

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Applicable To

Gangrenous diaphragmatic hernia

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Hernia, hernial (acquired) (recurrent) K46.9
with
gangrene (and obstruction) K44.1
hiatal (esophageal) (sliding) K44.9
with
gangrene (and obstruction) K44.1

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Code Title
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K40-K46 Hernia (K40-K46)
K44 Diaphragmatic hernia
K44.1 Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
Applicable to
Gangrenous diaphragmatic hernia