K44 ICD-10-CM Code: Diaphragmatic hernia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K44Diaphragmatic hernia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K44 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Hernia (K40-K46)
- 3
Category K44
Diaphragmatic hernia
- 4
Code K44
Diaphragmatic hernia
Codes under K44
K44 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K44.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K44.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K44.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
- congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K44.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K44 mean?
K44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diaphragmatic hernia.”
Is K44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K44 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 K44 located in ICD-10-CM?
K44 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Hernia (K40-K46) (K40–K46), under category K44, Diaphragmatic hernia.
What coding notes are listed for K44?
No inclusion terms are listed for K44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0); congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.