K46
Non-billableUnspecified abdominal hernia
K46 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified abdominal hernia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K46.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 3
- 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…
Read more about Hernia at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •enterocele
- •epiplocele
- •hernia NOS
- •interstitial hernia
- •intestinal hernia
- •intra-abdominal hernia
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •vaginal enterocele (N81.5)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K46?
- K46 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified abdominal hernia". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K46 a billable code?
- No — K46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K46.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from K46?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): vaginal enterocele (N81.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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