Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent.
K40. 91
is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What is a inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia occurs
when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles
. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. However, many hernias do not cause pain. An inguinal hernia isn't necessarily dangerous.
What type of hernia is an inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia occurs when the intestines or fat from the abdomen bulge through the lower abdominal wall into the inguinal, or groin, area. There are 2 types of inguinal hernias:
Indirect inguinal hernias
: This type of hernia is caused by a birth defect in the abdominal wall that is congenital (present at birth).
What is the ICD-10 code for K40 20?
2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K40. 20:
Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
.
What are the differential diagnosis of inguinal hernia?
The differential diagnoses for a groin bulge includes
a hernia, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, metastatic neoplasm, hydrocele, epididymitis, testicular
torsion, abscess, hematoma, femoral artery aneurysm, and/or an undescended testicle.
What is the best treatment for inguinal hernia?
Inguinal Hernia Treatment
Surgery is the only way to fix an inguinal hernia. The doctor will push the bulging tissue back inside and strengthen your abdominal wall with stitches and perhaps mesh. They might be able to do this through a small cut in your belly using a special tool, a procedure called
laparoscopy
.
Do all inguinal hernias require surgery?
Not all inguinal hernias need to be repaired, but
all hernia repairs require surgery
. Small hernias that are not strangulated—blocking blood supply to the intestine—and are causing bowel obstruction or significant pain do not necessarily require surgery or emergency surgical repair.
Is walking good for inguinal hernia?
If you're experiencing pain with your hernia, you may notice that the more intense the workout is, the worse your symptom gets. This is why if you're experiencing this, it's best to stick with
less-intense workouts
such as walking and jogging (over running).
What aggravates a inguinal hernia?
Any condition that
causes a chronic cough
, such as smoking, bronchitis, or cystic fibrosis, increases the chance of inguinal hernias. Frequent straining during urination or bowel movements is another risk factor, as are increased weight and pregnancy, which increase the pressure on the abdominal wall muscles.
What foods should I avoid with an inguinal hernia?
Avoid foods that cause constipation such as dairy products,
red meat
, processed foods such as pizza, frozen dinners, pasta, sugar products such as cakes, pies, pastries, doughnuts and caffeine and caffeine drinks. Some discomfort, but this should not be excessive. Some swelling and bruising into the scrotal area.
Where is your inguinal?
The inguinal region of the body, also known as the
groin
, is located on the lower portion of the anterior abdominal wall, with the thigh inferiorly, the pubic tubercle medially, and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) superolaterally.
What does Inguinodynia mean?
Inguinodynia is
pain or discomfort lasting greater than 3 months after surgery
. Randomized trials of laparoscopic vs open inguinal hernia repair have demonstrated similar recurrence rates with the use of mesh and have identified that chronic groin pain surpasses recurrence and is an important measure of success.
What is the ICD-10 code for pancreatitis?
9 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of
K85. 9
– other international versions of ICD-10 K85.
What is the average size of an inguinal hernia?
The mean length of the inguinal canal in a direct hernia was
5.66 ± 0.5 cm
whereas the mean length in an indirect inguinal hernia was 6.46 ± 0.8 cm. The increase in the length of the inguinal canal in an indirect hernia was statistically significant (p=0.029) (Table 3).
What is the difference between hydrocele and hernia?
A hydrocele occurs when fluid collects in the scrotum
and causes it to swell
. This may or may not be accompanied by a hernia. A hernia is present when bowel or membranes, known as omentum, push through the abdominal wall either into or above the scrotum.
What is the difference between a direct and indirect inguinal hernia?
There are two types of inguinal hernias:
Direct
: Develops over time due to straining and is caused by weakness in the abdominal muscles. Most common in adult males and rare in children. Indirect: Caused by a defect in the abdominal wall that will typically have been present since birth.
