K41.91 – Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia
ICD-10-CM code
K41.91
- Code
K41.91(claims format:K4191)- Description
- Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
- Short description
- Unilateral femoral hernia, w/o obst or gangrene, recurrent
- 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 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 K41.91
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K41.9
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K41.91?
K41.91 is the ICD-10-CM code for unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).
Is K41.91 a billable code?
Yes. K41.91 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K41.91 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.