K40.30 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for K40.30 ICD 10 code:
Unil inguinal hernia, w obst, w/o gangr, not spcf as recur
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K40.30 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K40-K46 Hernia
- K40 Inguinal hernia
- K40.0 Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K40.1 Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene
- K40.2 Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- K40.3 Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K40.4 Unilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene
- K40.9 Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K40.30 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K40.30 ICD 10 code
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 diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery
Hernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.
Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. Untreated hernias can cause pain and health problems.
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