K44.0: Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
K44.0 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K44.0?
K44.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. It belongs to category K44 (Diaphragmatic hernia).
Is K44.0 a billable code?
Yes. K44.0 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does K44.0 belong to?
K44.0 is part of ICD-10-CM category K44 — Diaphragmatic hernia, which has 6 billable codes.
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