K45.0
Billable codeOther specified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
The ICD-10 code for other specified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene is K45.0.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Other specified abdominal hernia causing obstruction
- Other specified incarcerated abdominal hernia
- Other specified irreducible abdominal hernia
- Other specified strangulated abdominal hernia
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- K45.1Other specified abdominal hernia with gangrene
- K45.8Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K45.0Other specified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5528
Associated MS-DRGs
K45.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 314Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 315Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 316Other Circulatory System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 393Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 394Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 395Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC