Unilateral femoral hernia, w obst, w/o gangrene, recurrent

This code signifies a recurrent femoral hernia on one side of the body that is currently obstructed, meaning the contents of the hernia sac are trapped, but there is no evidence of tissue death (gangrene). This condition typically presents with acute pain, tenderness, and often nausea or vomiting, indicating a medical emergency requiring prompt intervention.

Use this code for patients presenting with a previously repaired femoral hernia that has recurred and is now causing symptoms of obstruction, such as bowel obstruction. Documentation should clearly state "recurrent," "unilateral," "obstructed," and explicitly rule out "gangrene" or "with gangrene."

• Ensure documentation specifies "recurrent" to differentiate from an initial presentation.
• Verify laterality (unilateral) is clearly documented; if bilateral, a different code would apply.
• Confirm the absence of gangrene; if gangrene is present, a more severe code would be appropriate.