K41.0 – Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K41.0
Code
K41.0 (claims format: K410)
Description
Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without 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
K41

Billable codes under K41.0

K41.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for K41.0

Applicable to:
  • Femoral hernia (bilateral) causing obstruction, without gangrene
  • Incarcerated femoral hernia (bilateral), without gangrene
  • Irreducible femoral hernia (bilateral), without gangrene
  • Strangulated femoral hernia (bilateral), without gangrene

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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 K41

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K41.0?

K41.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).

Is K41.0 a billable code?

No. K41.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K41.0 belong to?

It belongs to category K41 – Femoral 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.