2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K45Other abdominal hernia

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K40-K46›K45

ICD-10-CM K45
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K45 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other abdominal hernia, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K45.0, K45.1, and K45.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K45
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other abdominal hernia
Chapter
K40-K46
Hernia

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK40-K46Hernia
CategoryK45Other abdominal hernia
This CodeK45Other abdominal hernia

Specific Coding for Other abdominal herniaOverview

Non-specific codes like K45 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K45.0 for Other specified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

  • Use K45.1 for Other specified abdominal hernia with gangrene

  • Use K45.8 for Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Abdominal Hernia

    the protrusion of abdominal contents through a congenital or acquired defect in the abdominal wall.

Patient EducationClinical

Hernia

A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K45Overview

Is K45 (Other abdominal hernia) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other abdominal hernia, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other abdominal hernia need a more specific code from this category, such as K45.0, K45.1, and K45.8.