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ICD-10: K44

Diaphragmatic hernia

Clinical Information

Includes

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

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

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

Subcategories

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

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