Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

• A. K43.0
• B. K41.9
• C. K44.00
• D. K43.2

Answer: (D)

The key idea is selecting the ICD-10-CM code for an incisional (ventral) hernia without any complication like obstruction or gangrene. An incisional hernia is a hernia that occurs at the site of a prior surgical incision, and when there are no obstructive or gangrenous changes, the specific code for that uncomplicated condition is K43.2. The other codes point to different scenarios (hernias at other sites or with complications such as obstruction or gangrene, or to diaphragmatic hernia). Since the situation describes an incisional hernia with no obstruction or gangrene, K43.2 best matches the diagnosis.

The key idea is selecting the ICD-10-CM code for an incisional (ventral) hernia without any complication like obstruction or gangrene. An incisional hernia is a hernia that occurs at the site of a prior surgical incision, and when there are no obstructive or gangrenous changes, the specific code for that uncomplicated condition is K43.2.

The other codes point to different scenarios (hernias at other sites or with complications such as obstruction or gangrene, or to diaphragmatic hernia). Since the situation describes an incisional hernia with no obstruction or gangrene, K43.2 best matches the diagnosis.