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K40.0

Non-billable

Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene

K40.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K40.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K40
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • •Inguinal hernia (bilateral) causing obstruction without gangrene
  • •Incarcerated inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene
  • •Irreducible inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene
  • •Strangulated inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K40.0?
K40.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K40.0 a billable code?
No — K40.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K40.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K40.0?
K40.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including K40.00, K40.01.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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