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BillableBilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
K40.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHOverview of inguinal hernias, in which contents of the abdomen bulge through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall, and diagnosis and treatment of hernias.
Read more about Inguinal Hernia at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Bilateral inguinal hernia NOS
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K40.20?
- K40.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K40.20 a billable code?
- Yes — K40.20 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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