K45Header code — not billable

Other abdominal hernia

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K45
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K45

K45.0Oth abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneYesK45.1Other specified abdominal hernia with gangreneYesK45.8Oth abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangreneYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K45?

K45 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other abdominal hernia.

Is K45 a billable code?

No. K45 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 K45 in?

K45 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K45 become effective?

K45 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K45?

K45 belongs to category K45, which includes 3 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.