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K44.0

Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Diaphragmatic hernia causing obstruction
  • Incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia
  • Irreducible diaphragmatic hernia
  • Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K40-K46Hernia (K40-K46)
K44Diaphragmatic hernia
K44.0Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangreneBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K44.0:

categoryK44
Diaphragmatic hernia
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 391
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders with MCC
DRG 392
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without MCC
DRG 791
Prematurity with Major Problems
DRG 793
Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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