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K42 Non-Billable Code

Umbilical hernia

Chapter Classification

Chapter 11 Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

Section Detail

K40-K46 Hernia (K40-K46)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

includes
  • paraumbilical hernia
excludes1
  • omphalocele (Q79.2)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • K42.0 - Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene Billable
  • K42.1 - Umbilical hernia with gangrene Billable
  • K42.9 - Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene Billable

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