Diagnosis Code

K44 DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: K44

Short Description: Diaphragmatic hernia

Long Description: Diaphragmatic hernia

The code K44 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
    • Hernia (K40-K46)
      • Diaphragmatic hernia (K44)
        • K44 Diaphragmatic hernia

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code K44 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Includes Notes:
    • hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
    • paraesophageal hernia
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (@Q79.0*)
    • congenital hiatus hernia (@Q40.1*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
K44.0 Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
K44.1 Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
K44.9 Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene


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