K43.6Billable
Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Short description: Other and unsp ventral hernia with obstruction, w/o gangrene
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K43
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K43
K43Ventral herniaK43.0Incisional 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 gangreneYesK43.7Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangreneYesK43.9Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K43.6?
K43.6 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene.
Is K43.6 a billable code?
Yes. K43.6 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K43.6 in?
K43.6 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K43.6 become effective?
K43.6 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K43.6?
K43.6 belongs to category K43, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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