DD51
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia
Classification
ICD-11
Block
DD50-DD5ZParent Code
BlockL1-DD5ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for inguinal hernia?
The ICD-11 code for inguinal hernia is DD51. The full clinical description is "Inguinal hernia".
What does ICD-11 code DD51 mean?
ICD-11 code DD51 represents “Inguinal hernia”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Digestive System.
What chapter is DD51 in?
DD51 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes DA00-DE2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code DD51?
DD51 maps to 2 ICD-10 codes: K40 (Inguinal hernia), K40.9 (Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene). ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings — check the mapping type (equivalent, approximate, narrower, or broader) for each result.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code DD51?
DD51 is linked to 7 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0401063, C0019295, C0860251, C0019296, C0019294, and 2 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.