2025 ICD-10-CM code K40.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Hernia - Inguinal hernia XI Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Bilateral inguinal hernia with gangrene.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of bilateral inguinal hernias and gangrene, which may require surgical intervention or other medical management to prevent further complications.
Diagnosis and management of bilateral inguinal hernias complicated by gangrene, which may involve surgical intervention, wound care, and pain management.
In simple words: Both sides of the groin have a hernia, and the tissue in the area is dying due to lack of blood flow.
A condition characterized by the protrusion of abdominal contents through both inguinal canals, accompanied by tissue death (gangrene) due to compromised blood supply.
Example 1: A patient presents with painful swelling and discoloration in both groins. Upon examination, bilateral inguinal hernias with signs of gangrene are diagnosed., During a surgical repair of a right inguinal hernia, a previously undiagnosed left inguinal hernia with gangrene is discovered., A patient with a history of bilateral inguinal hernias develops gangrene in one of the hernias due to strangulation.
Laterality (bilateral), presence of gangrene, and any associated complications should be clearly documented. Temporal parameters, such as the duration of symptoms, are also important.
- Specialties:General surgery, emergency medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Office