ICD-10-CM K44: Diaphragmatic hernia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K44

Diaphragmatic hernia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K44

Includes Notes
  • hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
  • paraesophageal hernia
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
Inclusion Terms
  • Diaphragmatic hernia causing obstruction
  • Incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia
  • Irreducible diaphragmatic hernia
  • Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia
Inclusion Terms

Gangrenous diaphragmatic hernia

Inclusion Terms

Diaphragmatic hernia NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K44):

K44.0 - Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene K44.1 - Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene K44.9 - Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

About ICD-10-CM Code K44 (Diaphragmatic hernia)

ICD-10-CM code K44 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 K44 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K44 - Diaphragmatic hernia. 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 Diaphragmatic hernia.