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K42.9

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Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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

What This Code Means

A bulge of tissue protruding through the belly button that is not trapped and the tissue is healthy.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when there is no obstruction and no gangrene present
  • •This is the most common presentation of umbilical hernia and may be managed conservatively or surgically depending on symptoms

Code Hierarchy

└K42Umbilical hernia└K42.9Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
└K42.9Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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