K43: Ventral hernia
Codes under K43 (Ventral hernia). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| K43.0 | Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.0 | Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.1 | Incisional hernia with gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.1 | Incisional hernia with gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.2 | Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.2 | Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.3 | Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.3 | Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.4 | Parastomal hernia with gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.4 | Parastomal hernia with gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.5 | Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.5 | Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.6 | Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.6 | Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.7 | Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.7 | Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.9 | Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene | ✓ |
| K43.9 | Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K43?
K43 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Ventral hernia. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 18 of which are billable.
Is K43 a billable code?
No — K43 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example K43.0 — Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene). 18 of the 18 codes under K43 are billable.
What codes fall under K43?
K43 includes K43.0, K43.0, K43.1, K43.1, K43.2, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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