K44.9 - Diaphragmatic Hernia Without Obstruction or Gangrene

A diaphragmatic hernia ICD code, specifically K44.9, should be used when documenting a patient's condition involving the movement of abdominal organs or tissues into the chest cavity through a hole or weakness in the diaphragm without complications like obstruction or gangrene.

Treatment varies based on the type and severity of the hernia but may include lifestyle changes, medications for symptom management, or surgical repair to close the hole in the diaphragm.

A diagnosis code for diaphragmatic hernia indicates that a patient has a condition where abdominal organs or tissues have moved into the chest cavity through a hole or weakness in the diaphragm without complications like obstruction or tissue death.