K40.2 – Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia
ICD-10-CM code
K40.2
- Code
K40.2(claims format:K402)- Description
- Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under K40.2
K40.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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
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.
Related codes in K40
- K40.0 – Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneHeader
- K40.1 – Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangreneHeader
- K40.3 – Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneHeader
- K40.4 – Unilateral inguinal hernia, with gangreneHeader
- K40.9 – Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangreneHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K40.2?
K40.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).
Is K40.2 a billable code?
No. K40.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K40.2 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.