K46

Non-billable

Unspecified abdominal hernia

K46 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified abdominal hernia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K46.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • enterocele
  • epiplocele
  • hernia NOS
  • interstitial hernia
  • intestinal hernia
  • intra-abdominal hernia

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • vaginal enterocele (N81.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K46?
K46 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified abdominal hernia". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K46 a billable code?
No — K46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K46.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K46?
K46 has 3 more specific child codes, including K46.0, K46.1, K46.9.
What is excluded from K46?
Excludes1 (not coded here): vaginal enterocele (N81.5).

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

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