K41.9 – Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia
ICD-10-CM code
K41.9
- Code
K41.9(claims format:K419)- Description
- Unilateral femoral 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
- K41
Billable codes under K41.9
K41.9 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.
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
- K41.0 – Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneHeader
- K41.1 – Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneHeader
- K41.2 – Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangreneHeader
- K41.3 – Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneHeader
- K41.4 – Unilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K41.9?
K41.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).
Is K41.9 a billable code?
No. K41.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does K41.9 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.