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K46 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified abdominal hernia

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

K46

Unspecified abdominal hernia

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where K46 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Hernia (K40-K46)

  3. 3

    Category K46

    Unspecified abdominal hernia

  4. 4

    Code K46

    Unspecified abdominal hernia

Codes under K46

K46 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

K46.0Unspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneK46.1Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangreneK46.9Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for K46.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K46.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K46.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • vaginal enterocele (N81.5)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for K46.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code K46 mean?

K46 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified abdominal hernia.”

Is K46 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. K46 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 K46 located in ICD-10-CM?

K46 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Hernia (K40-K46) (K40–K46), under category K46, Unspecified abdominal hernia.

What coding notes are listed for K46?

No inclusion terms are listed for K46 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: vaginal enterocele (N81.5). No Excludes2 note is listed.