Other abdominal hernia (K45) ICD-10-CM
The K45 code range covers other abdominal hernia with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- abdominal hernia, specified site NEC
- lumbar hernia
- obturator hernia
- pudendal hernia
- retroperitoneal hernia
- sciatic hernia
Codes in the K45 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the K45 Code Range
These abdominal hernias fall within the digestive system's hernia group. Their subdivisions distinguish obstruction without gangrene, gangrene, and neither obstruction nor gangrene.
K45.0 identifies obstruction without gangrene. K45.1 identifies gangrene. K45.8 identifies hernias without either condition.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the K45 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 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 K45 range classify?
The range classifies other abdominal 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.
