ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K40.20
Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K40.20
Bilateral inguinal hernia NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K40.20 (Bilateral inguinal hernia)
ICD-10-CM code K40.20 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K40.20 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K40.20 - Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Bilateral inguinal hernia related to obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent.