K43
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Ventral hernia
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
✅ No additional coding notes for K43
Child Codes (9)
K43.0Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangreneK43.1Incisional hernia with gangreneK43.2Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangreneK43.3Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneK43.4Parastomal hernia with gangreneK43.5Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangreneK43.6Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangreneK43.7Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangreneK43.9Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
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CodeK43
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes9
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)