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

This code signifies a femoral hernia present on both sides of the body that is currently obstructed, meaning the contents of the hernia are trapped and cannot be reduced. There is no evidence of tissue death (gangrene) associated with this obstruction, and it is not explicitly documented as a recurrence of a previously repaired hernia.

Apply this code for patients presenting with acute symptoms of bilateral femoral hernia incarceration, such as pain, tenderness, and inability to reduce the hernia, without signs of ischemia or necrosis. Documentation should clearly state "bilateral femoral hernia," "obstructed" or "incarcerated," and explicitly deny gangrene.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" and "obstructed" to differentiate from unilateral or reducible hernias.
• Do not use this code if gangrene is present; a different subcategory would be appropriate.
• Confirm the hernia is not documented as recurrent, as a separate code exists for recurrent femoral hernias.