Diagnosis Code: K44.9

Short Description: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Long Description: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

The code K44.9 is VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

• Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
  • Hernia (K40-K46)
    • Diaphragmatic hernia (K44)
      • K44.9 Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

Synonyms

• Complicated diaphragmatic hernia
• Diaphragmatic hernia
• Diaphragmatic hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Hiatal hernia
• Hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux
• Hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux
• Mixed hiatus hernia
• Paraesophageal hernia
• Paraesophageal hernia
• Paraesophageal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux
• Secondary hernia of abdomen
• Sliding hiatus hernia
• Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

Diagnostic Related Group(s)

The code K44.9 is grouped in the following Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0)

• Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis And Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders With Mcc (391)
• Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis And Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders Without Mcc (392)

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code K44.9 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

• Inclusion Terms:
  • Diaphragmatic hernia NOS

Crosswalk Information

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

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