K45 ICD-10-CM Code: Other abdominal hernia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K45Other abdominal hernia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K45 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Hernia (K40-K46)
- 3
Category K45
Other abdominal hernia
- 4
Code K45
Other abdominal hernia
Codes under K45
K45 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 K45.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K45.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K45.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K45.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K45.
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 K45 mean?
K45 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other abdominal hernia.”
Is K45 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K45 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 K45 located in ICD-10-CM?
K45 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Hernia (K40-K46) (K40–K46), under category K45, Other abdominal hernia.
What coding notes are listed for K45?
No inclusion terms are listed for K45 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.