K41.90 – Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K41.90

Code: K41.90 (claims format: K4190)
Description: Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Short description: Unil femoral hernia, w/o obst or 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 › K41.9

Notes for K41.90

Applicable to:

Femoral hernia NOS
Unilateral femoral hernia NOS

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.

Index terms for K41.90

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

Related codes in K41.9

K41.91 – Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrentBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K41.90?

K41.90 is the ICD-10-CM code for unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).

Is K41.90 a billable code?

Yes. K41.90 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K41.90 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.