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
|
Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene |
French
|
Hernie inguinale, (unilatérale ou) sans précision, avec occlusion, sans gangrène |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K40-K46 | Hernia | |
| 3 | K40 | Inguinal hernia | |
| 4 | K40.3 | Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene |
