What ICD-10 codes are used for hiatal hernia?
You can check the following codes for hiatal hernia:
K44.1: Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
This congenital anomaly leads to the presence of a hole in the diaphragm, allowing abdominal organs to protrude through it. Among these organs is the stomach, and when it passes through the opening caused by the diaphragmatic hernia, it results in a hiatal hernia. Hence, this specific ICD-10 code can be used for individuals diagnosed with a hiatal hernia.
Additionally, the patient also presents with gangrene, a condition in which a specific tissue undergoes decomposition due to bacterial infection or impaired circulation.
K44.9: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
This ICD-10 CM diagnosis code represents Diaphragmatic hernia without gangrene or an obstruction This is similar to the ICD-10 code K44.1, but this time, the patient doesn't have gangrene or any obstruction. If a patient has hiatal hernia, it is due to the hole left by the diaphragmatic hernia.
K44.0: Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
ICD-10 code K44.0 refers to a diaphragmatic hernia that is causing an obstruction but does not involve tissue death (gangrene). This condition occurs when abdominal organs push through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, blocking normal digestive flow without signs of tissue necrosis.
Q40.1: Congenital hiatus hernia
This code, under the code range Q00-Q99: Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities, is applicable when the patient has congenital hiatal hernia.