K42.0Billable

Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K42
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K42

K42Umbilical herniaK42.1Umbilical hernia with gangreneYesK42.9Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangreneYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K42.0?

K42.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene.

Is K42.0 a billable code?

Yes. K42.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K42.0 in?

K42.0 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K42.0 become effective?

K42.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K42.0?

K42.0 belongs to category K42, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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