Femoral hernia (K41) ICD-10-CM
The K41 code range covers femoral hernia with 19 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the K41 Range 19 codes · 12 billable
- K41 Femoral herniaNon-billable
- K41.0 Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneNon-billable
- K41.00 Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K41.01 Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, recurrent
- K41.1 Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneNon-billable
- K41.10 Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K41.11 Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene, recurrent
- K41.2 Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangreneNon-billable
- K41.20 Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K41.21 Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
- K41.3 Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneNon-billable
- K41.30 Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K41.31 Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, recurrent
- K41.4 Unilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneNon-billable
- K41.40 Unilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K41.41 Unilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene, recurrent
- K41.9 Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangreneNon-billable
- K41.90 Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K41.91 Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
About the K41 Code Range
ICD-10 code K41 covers femoral hernias, which occur when tissue pushes through a weakness in the femoral canal. These codes differentiate between unilateral (one side) and bilateral (both sides) hernias and specify whether complications like obstruction or gangrene are present and if the condition is recurrent.
The section includes codes such as K41.0 for bilateral femoral hernias with obstruction but no gangrene, using synonyms like "obstructed bilateral femoral hernia" or "irreducible femoral hernia." When gangrene is involved, K41.1 and its subcategories apply, highlighting serious tissue death risks. Unilateral codes (e.g., K41.3 and K41.4) similarly classify side-specific hernias with or without obstruction or gangrene. Recurrent conditions are numbered with an additional digit (e.g., K41.01 for recurrent bilateral hernias with obstruction). Synonyms like "Béclard's hernia" or "Cloquet's hernia" relate to unilateral femoral hernias without complications (K41.90), helping coders link common terms to precise codes. These codes ensure accurate documentation for treatment and insurance claims related to femoral hernias.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the K41 range?
Of the 19 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the K41 range classify?
The range classifies femoral hernia. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
