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K44.9 is a specific code for diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene, which may include hiatal hernia. It is a billable code that can be used for reimbursement purposes and became effective in 2023.
K44.9 is a billable code for diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene, which includes hiatal hernia. It is valid for submission from October 01, 2023 to September 30, 2024 and has a chronic condition indicator of [1].
Hiatal hernia ICD 10 is K44.9. In this article, you will learn the diagnosis coding of hiatal hernia and the updated guidelines for ICD 10 and 11. What Is Hiatal Hernia? Hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach bulges through a diaphragm opening into the chest.
Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q40.1 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Congenital hiatus hernia. Congenital hiatal hernia; congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0); Congenital displacement of cardia through esophageal hiatus. Congenital displacement of cardia through esophageal hiatus.
With a hiatus hernia, one of these openings is enlarged. This typically affects the opening for the esophagus. Parts of the abdominal organs can displace upwards into the chest cavity through the enlarged opening.
K44.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code K44 is used to code Simple hernia.
1 paź 2024 · K44.9 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene. It is found in the 2025 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025.
