K46.9Billable

Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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

Related codes in category K46

K46Unspecified abdominal herniaK46.0Unsp abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneYesK46.1Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangreneYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K46.9?

K46.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene.

Is K46.9 a billable code?

Yes. K46.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K46.9 in?

K46.9 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K46.9 become effective?

K46.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K46.9?

K46.9 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.