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Diaphragmatic hernia K44

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Diaphragmatic hernia" is "K44". K44 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • K44 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM K44 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K44 - other international versions of ICD-10 K44 may differ.
Type 1 Excludes:
  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
Includes:
  • hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
  • paraesophageal hernia

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.