ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K46.1
Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangrene
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K46.1
Inclusion Terms
Any condition listed under K46 specified as gangrenous
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K46.1 (Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangrene)
ICD-10-CM code K46.1 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 K46.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K46.1 - Unspecified abdominal hernia with 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 Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangrene.