K44
Non-billableDiaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- acquired hernia
- congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia
- recurrent hernia
- hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
- paraesophageal hernia
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(71)
UMLS
- Diaphragmatic HerniaC0019284
- Diaphragmatic HerniasC0019284
- Diaphragmatic herniaC0019284
- Diaphragmatic hernia (disorder)C0019284
- Diaphragmatic hernia NOSC0019284
- Diaphragmatic herniasC0019284
- Hernia, DiaphragmaticC0019284
- Hernias, DiaphragmaticC0019284
- diaphragmatic herniaC0019284
- diaphragmatic herniasC0019284
- hernia diaphragmaticC0019284
- Esophageal HerniaC0376710
- Esophageal Hernia, SlidingC0376710
- Esophageal HerniasC0376710
- Esophageal Hernias, SlidingC0376710
- Esophageal herniaC0376710
- Hernia, EsophagealC0376710
- Hernia, Sliding EsophagealC0376710
- Hernia, Sliding HiatalC0376710
- Hernias, EsophagealC0376710
- Hernias, Sliding EsophagealC0376710
- Hernias, Sliding HiatalC0376710
- Hiatal Hernia, SlidingC0376710
- Hiatal Hernias, SlidingC0376710
- Oesophageal herniaC0376710
- Sliding Esophageal HerniaC0376710
- Sliding Esophageal HerniasC0376710
- Sliding Hiatal HerniaC0376710
- Sliding Hiatal HerniasC0376710
- Sliding diaphragmatic herniaC0376710
- Sliding esophageal hiatus herniaC0376710
- Sliding hiatal herniaC0376710
- Sliding hiatus herniaC0376710
- Sliding hiatus hernia (disorder)C0376710
- Sliding oesophageal hiatus herniaC0376710
- esophageal herniaC0376710
- hernia esophagealC0376710
- hernia sliding hiatusC0376710
- hiatal sliding herniaC0376710
- hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)C0376710
- oesophageal herniaC0376710
- sliding hiatal herniaC0376710
- sliding hiatus herniaC0376710
- Gastroesophageal herniaC0267725
- Gastrooesophageal herniaC0267725
- Hernia, ParaesophagealC0267725
- Hernia, Paraesophageal HiatalC0267725
- Hernias, ParaesophagealC0267725
- Hernias, Paraesophageal HiatalC0267725
- Hiatal Hernia, ParaesophagealC0267725
- Hiatal Hernias, ParaesophagealC0267725
- Paraesophageal HerniaC0267725
- Paraesophageal HerniasC0267725
- Paraesophageal Hiatal HerniaC0267725
- Paraesophageal Hiatal HerniasC0267725
- Paraesophageal herniaC0267725
- Paraesophageal hernia (disorder)C0267725
- Paraesophageal hiatal herniaC0267725
- Paraesophageal hiatus herniaC0267725
- Paraoesophageal herniaC0267725
- Paraoesophageal hiatal herniaC0267725
- Paraoesophageal hiatus herniaC0267725
- Rolling hiatal herniaC0267725
- Rolling hiatus herniaC0267725
- Thoracic stomachC0267725
- gastroesophageal herniaC0267725
- hernia paraesophagealC0267725
- paraesophageal herniaC0267725
- paraesophageal herniasC0267725
- paraesophageal hiatus herniaC0267725
- paraoesophageal herniaC0267725
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diaphragmatic hernia?
The ICD-10-CM code for diaphragmatic hernia is K44. The full clinical description is "Diaphragmatic hernia". K44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K44 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K44 represents “Diaphragmatic hernia”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K44 a billable code?
No, K44 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under K44.
What chapter is K44 in?
K44 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K44?
K44 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0); congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1).
What are the subcategories under K44?
K44 has 3 child codes, including: K44.0 (Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene), K44.1 (Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene), K44.9 (Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K44?
K44 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0019284, C0376710, C0267725. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K44 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like diaphragmatic hernia affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K44?
K44 maps to the ICD-11 code: DD50.0 (Diaphragmatic hernia).
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