K41.00 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Bilateral femoral 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 K41.00 ICD 10 code:
Bi femoral hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, not spcf as recur
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K41.00 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K40-K46 Hernia
- K41 Femoral hernia
- K41.0 Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K41.1 Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene
- K41.2 Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
- K41.3 Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
- K41.4 Unilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene
- K41.9 Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K41.00 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K41.00 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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