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K40.11

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Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene, recurrent

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Both sides of the groin have hernias with dying tissue due to loss of blood supply, and this is a repeat occurrence after previous hernia repair.

Coding Tips

  • •Document both the gangrene and the recurrent nature; gangrene indicates tissue necrosis requiring emergency care
  • •Verify prior hernia repair history is documented to support the 'recurrent' designation

Code Hierarchy

└K40Inguinal hernia└K40.1Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene└K40.11Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene, recurrent
└K40.11Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene, recurrent

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