K44 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for K44 ICD 10 code
- hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
- paraesophageal hernia
Type 1 excludes for K44 ICD 10 code
- congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
- congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
Codes
- K44.0 Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K44.1 Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
- K44.9 Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K44 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K44 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K44 ICD 10 code
A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen.
There are several types of hernias, including:
- Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type.
- Umbilical, around the belly button
- Incisional, through a scar
- Hiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest.
- Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery
Hernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.
Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. Untreated hernias can cause pain and health problems.
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