K45.1 – Other specified abdominal hernia with gangrene

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K45.1

Code: K45.1 (claims format: K451)
Description: Other specified abdominal 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: K45

Notes for K45.1

Applicable to:

Any condition listed under K45 specified as gangrenous

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K45 – Other abdominal hernia

Includes:

abdominal hernia, specified site NEC
lumbar hernia
obturator hernia
pudendal hernia
retroperitoneal hernia
sciatic hernia

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 K45.1

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

Hernia, hernial, abdomen, abdominal, specified site NEC, with, gangrene

Related codes in K45

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K45.1?

K45.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified abdominal hernia with gangrene, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).

Is K45.1 a billable code?

Yes. K45.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K45.1 belong to?

It belongs to category K45 – Other abdominal 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.