Use k42 codes specifically for umbilical hernias; Once the umbilical cord has. K42 is the icd10 code used for documenting umbilical hernia in clinical and surgical records.
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K42 umbilical hernia k42.0 umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene k42.1 umbilical hernia with gangrene k42.9 umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene Do not confuse them with other hernia types (e.g., inguinal hernias coded under k40). Umbilical hernia and related diagnosis codes.
An umbilical hernia is a type of hernia that is common in infants.
Differentiate between k42 codes based on the. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.
