Diaphragmatic hernia - K44

 Category Includes

  • hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding)
  • paraesophageal hernia

 Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)

 Codes

  • K44.0 - Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
  • K44.1 - Diaphragmatic hernia with gangrene
  • K44.9 - Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene