K43Header code — not billable
Ventral hernia
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K43
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K43
K43.0Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangreneYesK43.1Incisional hernia with gangreneYesK43.2Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangreneYesK43.3Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneYesK43.4Parastomal hernia with gangreneYesK43.5Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangreneYesK43.6Other and unsp ventral hernia with obstruction, w/o gangreneYesK43.7Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangreneYesK43.9Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K43?
K43 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Ventral hernia.
Is K43 a billable code?
No. K43 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 K43 in?
K43 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K43 become effective?
K43 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K43?
K43 belongs to category K43, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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