2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K46Unspecified abdominal hernia
K46 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for unspecified abdominal hernia, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K46.0, K46.1, and K46.9.
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Specific Coding for Unspecified abdominal herniaOverview
Non-specific codes like K46 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- enterocele
- epiplocele
- hernia NOS
- interstitial hernia
- intestinal hernia
- intra-abdominal hernia
Type 1 Excludes
- vaginal enterocele N81.5
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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
Questions About K46Overview
Is K46 (Unspecified abdominal hernia) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for unspecified abdominal hernia, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for unspecified abdominal hernia need a more specific code from this category, such as K46.0, K46.1, and K46.9.
