K40
Non-billableInguinal hernia
K40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Inguinal hernia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K40.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, including: Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type. Umbilical, around the belly button Incisional, through a scar Hiatal , a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. Congenital…
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Includes
- •bubonocele
- •direct inguinal hernia
- •double inguinal hernia
- •indirect inguinal hernia
- •inguinal hernia NOS
- •oblique inguinal hernia
- •scrotal hernia
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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