K42.0

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K42.0

Billable

Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

K42.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K42
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias are in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, including: Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type. Umbilical, around the belly button Incisional, through a scar Hiatal , a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. Congenital…

Read more about Hernia at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Umbilical hernia causing obstruction, without gangrene
  • Incarcerated umbilical hernia, without gangrene
  • Irreducible umbilical hernia, without gangrene
  • Strangulated umbilical hernia, without gangrene

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K42.0?
K42.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K42.0 a billable code?
Yes — K42.0 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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