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K44Diaphragmatic hernia

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Hernia (K40-K46)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionHernia (K40-K46)

Coding Notes

Includes

  • hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
  • paraesophageal hernia

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)

Subcategories (3)

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