What does ICD-10 code K45 mean?

ICD-10 code K45 is the standardized code used for other abdominal hernia in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code K45 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code K45 when recording other abdominal hernia in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code K45 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code K45: Other abdominal hernia

Name: ICD-10 Code K45: Other abdominal hernia
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:15:27.990Z

K45 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other abdominal hernia. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other abdominal hernia in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

block

K40-K46Hernia

currentK40-K46

Official coding notes

Includes

abdominal hernia, specified site NEC
lumbar hernia
obturator hernia
pudendal hernia
retroperitoneal hernia
sciatic hernia

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

GastroenterologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

K40Inguinal hernia K41Femoral hernia K42Umbilical hernia K43Ventral hernia K44Diaphragmatic hernia K46Unspecified abdominal hernia

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

K45

Replacement codes

K45.0 — Other specified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangreneK45.1 — Other specified abdominal hernia with gangreneK45.8 — Other specified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Common synonyms

Other abdominal hernia

Frequently asked questions

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