K43.7 – Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia
ICD-10-CM code
K43.7
- Code
K43.7(claims format:K437)- Description
- Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene
- 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
- K43
Notes for K43.7
Applicable to:
- Any condition listed under K43.6 specified as gangrenous
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 K43.7
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K43
- K43.0 – Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangreneBillable
- K43.1 – Incisional hernia with gangreneBillable
- K43.2 – Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- K43.3 – Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneBillable
- K43.4 – Parastomal hernia with gangreneBillable
- K43.5 – Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
- K43.6 – Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangreneBillable
- K43.9 – Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K43.7?
K43.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).
Is K43.7 a billable code?
Yes. K43.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K43.7 belong to?
It belongs to category K43 – Ventral 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.