Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene |
French
|
Hernie inguinale bilatérale, avec gangrène |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K40-K46 | Hernia | |
| 3 | K40 | Inguinal hernia | |
| 4 | K40.1 | Bilateral inguinal hernia, with gangrene |
