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K42 - Umbilical hernia


The ICD 10 Code for Umbilical hernia is listed as K42.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: K42
Description: Umbilical hernia
  • Includes: paraumbilical hernia
  • Excludes1: omphalocele (Q79.2)
Chapter Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of K42:
K42.0 - Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
K42.1 - Umbilical hernia with gangrene
K42.9 - Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene