Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K40.3 is the diagnosis code for Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene. 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.
Understanding where K40.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K40.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K40.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K40.3 is K40 ("Inguinal hernia"). K40.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K40.3 is located in Section K40-K46 — "Hernia" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K40.3 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K40.30, K40.31.
Use K40.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene" 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 Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene is K40.3.
No, K40.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K40.3 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K40.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.