ICD-9 Code 551.8

Hernia of other specified sites, with gangrene

Not Valid for Submission

551.8 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hernia of other specified sites, with gangrene. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

ICD-9: 551.8
Short Description:Hernia, site NEC w gangr
Long Description:Hernia of other specified sites, with gangrene

Convert 551.8 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

  • K45.1 - Other specified abdominal hernia with gangrene

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system (520–579)
    • Hernia of abdominal cavity (550-553)
      • 551 Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene

Information for Medical Professionals

Synonyms

  • Hernia of anterior abdominal wall with gangrene
  • Hernia of anterior abdominal wall with obstruction AND gangrene
  • Ischiatic hernia with gangrene
  • Ischiorectal hernia with gangrene
  • Lumbar hernia with gangrene
  • Obturator hernia with gangrene
  • Pudendal hernia with gangrene
  • Recurrent hernia of anterior abdominal wall with gangrene
  • Retroperitoneal hernia with gangrene
  • Sciatic hernia with gangrene

Index to Diseases and Injuries

References found for the code 551.8 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

    • Hernia hernial acquired recurrent 553.9
      • appendix 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • Cooper s retroperitoneal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • duodenojejunal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • Gruber s internal mesogastric 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • Hesselbach s 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • internal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • ischiatic 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • ischiorectal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • lumbar 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • mesenteric internal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • mesocolon 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • obturator 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • omental 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • paraduodenal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • perineal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • peritoneal sac lesser 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • properitoneal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • pudendal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • retroperitoneal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • Rieux s Riex s retrocecal 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • sciatic 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8
      • Treitz s fossa 553.8
        • with
          • gangrene obstructed 551.8
          • obstruction 552.8
            • and gangrene 551.8

Information for Patients


Gangrene

Gangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such as on the skin, or inside the body, in muscles or organs. Causes include:

  • Serious injuries
  • Problems with blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease
  • Diabetes

Skin symptoms may include a blue or black color, pain, numbness, and sores that produce a foul-smelling discharge. If the gangrene is internal, you may run a fever and feel unwell, and the area may be swollen and painful.

Gangrene is a serious condition. It needs immediate attention. Treatment includes surgery, antibiotics, and oxygen therapy. In severe cases an amputation may be necessary.


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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.

There are several types of hernias, including:

  • Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type.
  • Umbilical, around the belly button
  • Incisional, through a scar
  • Hiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest.
  • Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery

Hernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.

Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. Untreated hernias can cause pain and health problems.


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ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

  • Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
  • No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
  • Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.

Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions

  • And - The word "and" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in a title.
  • Code also note - A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
  • Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes - 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.
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes - A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • Includes Notes - This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • Inclusion terms - List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" - This abbreviation in the Alphabetic Index represents "other specified". When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Alphabetic Index directs the coder to the "other specified” code in the Tabular List.
  • NOS "Not otherwise specified" - This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
  • See - The "see" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another term should be referenced. It is necessary to go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code.
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  • 7th Characters - Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • With - The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.