Diagnosis Code: K42

Short Description: Umbilical hernia

Long Description: Umbilical hernia

The code K42 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

• Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
  • Hernia (K40-K46)
    • Umbilical hernia (K42)
      • K42 Umbilical hernia

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code K42 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

• Includes Notes:
  • paraumbilical hernia
• Type 1 Excludes Notes:
  • omphalocele (@Q79.2*)

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This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023

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