K43 Ventral hernia

Category / Non-billable header 9 subcodes

Block: Hernia (K40-K46)

Subcodes

Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.

Code Description Billable
K43..0 Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene Yes
K43..1 Incisional hernia with gangrene Yes
K43..2 Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene Yes
K43..3 Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene Yes
K43..4 Parastomal hernia with gangrene Yes
K43..5 Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene Yes
K43..6 Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene Yes
K43..7 Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene Yes
K43..9 Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene Yes

Last reviewed: September 2026