Bi inguinal hernia, w/o obst or gangrene, not spcf as recur

This code signifies the presence of a hernia in both groins (inguinal regions) where there is no evidence of bowel obstruction or tissue death (gangrene). It describes a primary presentation of the hernia, not one that has returned after previous repair.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed or previously existing bilateral inguinal hernia that is reducible and asymptomatic of acute complications. Documentation should clearly state "bilateral inguinal hernia" and explicitly exclude obstruction, gangrene, and recurrence.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" and explicitly states "without obstruction or gangrene."
• Do not use this code if the hernia is documented as recurrent; a different code from the K40 series would be appropriate.
• If obstruction or gangrene is present, a more specific code within the K40 series, indicating the complication, must be selected.