Congenital hernia of bladder

This code describes a birth defect where a portion of the urinary bladder protrudes through an abnormal opening, typically in the abdominal wall or groin. This condition is present at birth and results from incomplete closure of fetal structures.

Assign this code for documented cases of congenital bladder herniation, such as a vesical hernia or cystocele identified at birth or shortly thereafter. Documentation should clearly specify the congenital nature of the bladder protrusion.

• Differentiate from acquired bladder hernias (e.g., due to pelvic floor weakness) which are coded differently.
• Ensure documentation specifies "congenital" to support this code.
• Consider additional codes for associated anomalies or complications.