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K44 - Diaphragmatic hernia


The ICD 10 Code for Diaphragmatic hernia is listed as K44.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: K44
Description: Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Includes: hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
  • paraesophageal hernia
  • Excludes1: congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
Chapter Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of K44:
K44.0 - Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
K44.1 - Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
K44.9 - Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene