{"code":"K40.9","type":"code","title":"Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene","codeAlso":[],"includes":["bubonocele","direct inguinal hernia","double inguinal hernia","indirect inguinal hernia","inguinal hernia NOS","oblique inguinal hernia","scrotal hernia","acquired hernia","congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia","recurrent hernia"],"modern_v":"official26","codeFirst":[],"excludes1":[],"excludes2":[],"isBillable":false,"inclusionTerms":[],"useAdditionalCode":[],"clinicalDefinition":"Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K40.9). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: bubonocele; direct inguinal hernia; double inguinal hernia; indirect inguinal hernia; inguinal hernia NOS; oblique inguinal hernia; scrotal hernia; acquired hernia; congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia; recurrent hernia.","officialDefinition":"Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K40.9). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: bubonocele; direct inguinal hernia; double inguinal hernia; indirect inguinal hernia; inguinal hernia NOS; oblique inguinal hernia; scrotal hernia; acquired hernia; congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia; recurrent hernia.","seventhCharacterInstructions":[],"workflowProtocols":[],"guidelines":{"whenToUse":[],"whenNotToUse":[],"commonBillingMistakes":[],"codeComparisons":[],"documentationChecklist":[]},"domainLandscape":{"summary":"Primary diagnostic domain and clinical landscape evaluation.","keyCategories":[],"diagnosticContinuum":"Progression continuum from acute presentation to resolution."},"children":[],"hierarchy":[],"relatedCodes":[],"relevantCPTCodes":[],"documentationTips":[],"caseStudies":[],"description":"","overview":""}