K46Header code — not billable

Unspecified abdominal hernia

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K46
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K46

K46.0Unsp abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneYesK46.1Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangreneYesK46.9Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangreneYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K46?

K46 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified abdominal hernia.

Is K46 a billable code?

No. K46 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 K46 in?

K46 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K46 become effective?

K46 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K46?

K46 belongs to category K46, 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.