K41.3Header code — not billable
Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene
Short description: Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, w/o gangrene
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K41
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K41
K41Femoral herniaK41.0Bilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangreneK41.00Bi femoral hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, not spcf as recurYesK41.01Bilateral femoral hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, recurrentYesK41.1Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangreneK41.10Bi femoral hernia, w gangrene, not specified as recurrentYesK41.11Bilateral femoral hernia, with gangrene, recurrentYesK41.2Bilateral femoral hernia, without obstruction or gangreneK41.20Bi femoral hernia, w/o obst or gangrene, not spcf as recurYesK41.21Bilateral femoral hernia, w/o obst or gangrene, recurrentYesK41.30Unil femoral hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, not spcf as recurYesK41.31Unilateral femoral hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, recurrentYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K41.3?
K41.3 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unilateral femoral hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene.
Is K41.3 a billable code?
No. K41.3 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K41.3 in?
K41.3 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K41.3 become effective?
K41.3 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K41.3?
K41.3 belongs to category K41, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.