Is K46.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. K46.9 (Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

K46.9 ✓ Billable

Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Q: What is ICD-10 code K46.9?

ICD-10-CM code K46.9 stands for "Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene". It is a billable code in the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Digestive System

Code

K46.9

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Diseases of the Digestive System

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K46.9?

ICD-10-CM code K46.9 represents Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is K46.9 billable?

Yes. K46.9 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is K46.9 in?

K46.9 belongs to the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter (K00–K95) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the K46 category

K46 Unspecified abdominal hernia Non-billable K46.0 Unspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene Billable K46.1 Unspecified abdominal hernia with gangrene Billable

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