ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K42.0
Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K42.0
Inclusion Terms
- Umbilical hernia causing obstruction, without gangrene
- Incarcerated umbilical hernia, without gangrene
- Irreducible umbilical hernia, without gangrene
- Strangulated umbilical hernia, without gangrene
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K42.0 (Umbilical hernia with obstruction)
ICD-10-CM code K42.0 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 K42.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K42.0 - Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. 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 Umbilical hernia with obstruction related to gangrene.