K43 – Ventral hernia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia
ICD-10-CM code
K43
- Code
K43(claims format:K43)- Description
- Ventral hernia
- 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
Billable codes under K43
K43 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- 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
- K43.7 – Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangreneBillable
- K43.9 – Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K43?
K43 is the ICD-10-CM code for ventral hernia, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).
Is K43 a billable code?
No. K43 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.