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 2026, 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
ICD-10 code section K45 covers various forms of other abdominal hernias not classified under common hernia types, including those with or without complications like obstruction or gangrene. These codes help specify rare hernia locations and conditions within the abdomen and pelvis.
This group includes codes such as K45.0 for other specified abdominal hernias with obstruction but no gangrene, which captures conditions like incarcerated or obstructed gluteal, lumbar, obturator, and ischiorectal hernias. The synonyms such as "obstructed perineal hernia" and "irreducible internal hernia" clarify the specific clinical situations these codes address. Similarly, K45.1 identifies hernias in the same regions complicated by gangrene, emphasizing the severity of blood supply loss with terms like "gluteal hernia with gangrene" or "sciatic hernia with gangrene." Lastly, K45.8 describes other specified abdominal hernias without obstruction or gangrene, covering a range of rare hernias such as intersigmoid, foraminal, and various perineal hernias. Understanding these detailed code options is essential when encountering rare or complex hernias in clinical practice, ensuring accurate use of the ICD-10 code for other abdominal hernia cases.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
