Is K40.00 a billable code?
Yes. K40.00 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K40.00: Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K40.00 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in K40.0 Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
K40.00 questions
What does K40.00 mean?
K40.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.