K46 vs K56.7
K46 (Unspecified abdominal hernia) compared with K56.7 (Ileus, unspecified), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K56.7 carries an Excludes2 note covering K46: “intestinal obstruction with hernia (K40-K46)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K46Unspecified abdominal hernia | K56.7Ileus, unspecified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Unspecified abdominal hernia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K46). | Ileus, unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K56.7). |
| Includes | enterocele epiplocele hernia NOS interstitial hernia | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources