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ICD-10-CM Code for Diaphragmatic hernia K44

ICD-10 code K44 for Diaphragmatic hernia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Official Long Descriptor

Diaphragmatic hernia
Includes: hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
paraesophageal hernia
Excludes1: congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
 
K44 Diaphragmatic hernia
Child Code
Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Child Code
Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
Child Code
Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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