K44 Non-Billable Code

Diaphragmatic hernia

Chapter Classification

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

Section Detail

K40-K46 Hernia (K40-K46)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

includes

hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
paraesophageal hernia

excludes1

congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

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

K44.0 - Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene Billable
K44.1 - Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene Billable
K44.9 - Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene Billable

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