ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K40.30
Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K40.30
- Inguinal hernia, with obstruction NOS
- Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K40.30 (Unilateral inguinal hernia)
ICD-10-CM code K40.30 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 K40.30 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K40.30 - Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without 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 Unilateral inguinal hernia related to obstruction, gangrene, not specified as recurrent.