K41 ICD-10-CM Code: Femoral hernia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K41Femoral hernia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K41 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Hernia (K40-K46)
- 3
Category K41
Femoral hernia
- 4
Code K41
Femoral hernia
Codes under K41
K41 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
K41.0Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneK41.1Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneK41.2Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangreneK41.3Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneK41.4Unilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneK41.9Unilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangreneNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K41.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K41.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K41.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K41.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K41.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K41 mean?
K41 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Femoral hernia.”
Is K41 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K41 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K41 located in ICD-10-CM?
K41 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Hernia (K40-K46) (K40–K46), under category K41, Femoral hernia.
What coding notes are listed for K41?
No inclusion terms are listed for K41 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.