K45.8

Billable

Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

K45.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K45
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A 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…

Read more about Hernia at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K45.8?
K45.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K45.8 a billable code?
Yes — K45.8 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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