ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K43.0
Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K43.0
Inclusion Terms
- Incisional hernia causing obstruction, without gangrene
- Incarcerated incisional hernia, without gangrene
- Irreducible incisional hernia, without gangrene
- Strangulated incisional hernia, without gangrene
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K43.0 (Incisional hernia with obstruction)
ICD-10-CM code K43.0 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 K43.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K43.0 - Incisional 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 Incisional hernia with obstruction related to gangrene.