K46.9 – Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hernia

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K46.9

Code: K46.9 (claims format: K469)
Description: Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or 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: K46

Notes for K46.9

Applicable to:

Abdominal hernia NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

K46 – Unspecified abdominal hernia

Includes:

enterocele
epiplocele
hernia NOS
interstitial hernia
intestinal hernia
intra-abdominal hernia

Excludes1 (not coded here):

vaginal enterocele (N81.5)

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 K46.9

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

Related codes in K46

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K46.9?

K46.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene, in the block K40-K46 (Hernia).

Is K46.9 a billable code?

Yes. K46.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K46.9 belong to?

It belongs to category K46 – Unspecified 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.