Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K46 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified abdominal hernia. This code falls under the section "Hernia" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K46. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K46 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K46 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K46 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified abdominal hernia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K46 is located in Section K40-K46 — "Hernia" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K46 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K46.0, K46.1, K46.9.
Use K46 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified abdominal hernia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified abdominal hernia is K46.
No, K46 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K46 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K46 include: vaginal enterocele (N81.5).
Yes, K46 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.