K41.00 – Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K41.00

Code: K41.00 (claims format: K4100)
Description: Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Short description: Bi femoral 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: K41 › K41.0

Notes for K41.00

Applicable to:

Bilateral femoral 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.

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

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

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 K41.00

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

Related codes in K41.0

K41.01 – Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, recurrentBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K41.00?

K41.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).

Is K41.00 a billable code?

Yes. K41.00 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K41.00 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.