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K44.9

Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K44K44.9

Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K40-K46 - Hernia

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

Diaphragmatic hernia NOS

Related Codes

K44.0Billable

Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

K44.1Billable

Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene

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