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K44.9

Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Diaphragmatic hernia NOS
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
K44.9Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangreneBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K44.9:

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

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