K44 DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: K44
  • Short Description: Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Long Description: Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code K44 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

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: 10/1/2024
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