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K40.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Inguinal hernia (bilateral) causing obstruction without gangreneIncarcerated inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangreneIrreducible inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangreneStrangulated inguinal hernia (bilateral) without gangrene
✓ No additional coding notes for K40.0

Child Codes (2)

K40.00Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrentK40.01Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, recurrent

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code K40.0 represents bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene. This code falls under the Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under K40.0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code K40.0?

ICD-10-CM code K40.0 is "Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Is K40.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, K40.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in K40

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

K40.1Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangreneK40.2Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangreneK40.3Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneK40.4Unilateral inguinal hernia, with gangreneK40.9Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

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Code Information

CodeK40.0
BillableNo — Header code
ParentK40
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes2

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)