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 2027, 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
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the K41 range.
Hernia, Femoral
A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the FEMORAL VEIN and FEMORAL ARTERY. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL.
About the K41 Code Range
A femoral hernia is a groin hernia caused by a defect in the abdominal wall. K41 separates hernias on both sides from those on one side.
For both sides, K41.0 identifies obstruction without gangrene, K41.1 identifies gangrene, and K41.2 identifies neither. For one side, K41.3, K41.4, and K41.9 make the same distinctions. Each group then separates recurrent hernias from those not specified as recurrent.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
