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K44

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Diaphragmatic hernia

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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✅ Includes

  • • hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
  • • paraesophageal hernia

❌ Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with K44

  • • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)

Child Codes (3)

K44.0Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangreneK44.1Diaphragmatic hernia with gangreneK44.9Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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Code Information

CodeK44
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)