Umbilical hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene

This code identifies a protrusion of abdominal contents through a defect in the umbilical ring, specifically when there are no documented complications such as bowel obstruction or tissue death. It represents an uncomplicated umbilical hernia, often presenting as a reducible bulge near the navel.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with an umbilical hernia where the physician documentation explicitly states the absence of obstruction, incarceration, or gangrene. This is appropriate for elective repairs or initial evaluations of an uncomplicated umbilical hernia.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "without obstruction" or "uncomplicated" to support this code.
• Do not use if the hernia is described as incarcerated, strangulated, or obstructed; instead, refer to codes specifying those complications.
• Consider the patient's age; umbilical hernias are common in infants and often resolve spontaneously.