K40.00 – Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K40.00
Code
K40.00 (claims format: K4000)
Description
Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Short description
Bi inguinal hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, not spcf as recur
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block
K40-K46 Hernia
Parent codes
K40 › K40.0

Notes for K40.00

Applicable to:
  • Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K40 – Inguinal hernia

Includes:
  • bubonocele
  • direct inguinal hernia
  • double inguinal hernia
  • indirect inguinal hernia
  • inguinal hernia NOS
  • oblique inguinal hernia
  • scrotal hernia

K40.0 – Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene

Applicable to:
  • Inguinal hernia (bilateral) causing obstruction without gangrene
  • Incarcerated inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene
  • Irreducible inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene
  • Strangulated inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene

Block K40-K46

Includes:
  • acquired hernia
  • congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia
  • recurrent hernia
Notes:
  • Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene.

Index terms for K40.00

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K40.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K40.00?

K40.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).

Is K40.00 a billable code?

Yes. K40.00 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K40.00 belong to?

It belongs to category K40 – Inguinal hernia.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.