K46.0
Billable codeUnspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
The ICD-10 code for unspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene is K46.0.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Unspecified abdominal hernia causing obstruction
- Unspecified incarcerated abdominal hernia
- Unspecified irreducible abdominal hernia
- Unspecified strangulated abdominal hernia
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- K46.1Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangrene
- K46.9Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K46.0Unspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5529
Associated MS-DRGs
K46.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 314Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 315Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 316Other Circulatory System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 393Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 394Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 395Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC