2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Digestive System 520-579 > Hernia Of Abdominal Cavity 550-553 > Other Hernia Of Abdominal Cavity Without Mention Of Obstruction Or Gangrene 553.* > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 553.00
Unilateral or unspecified femoral hernia without obstruction of gangrene- A groin hernia occurring inferior to the inguinal ligament and medial to the FEMORAL VEIN and FEMORAL ARTERY. The femoral hernia sac has a small neck but may enlarge considerably when it enters the subcutaneous tissue of the thigh. It is caused by defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL.
- 553.00 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 553.00 contains 3 index entries
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553.00 also known as:
Index entries containing 553.00:- Hernia, hernial (acquired) (recurrent) 553.9
- femoral (unilateral)
553.00 - velpeau's (femoral) (see also Hernia, femoral)
553.00
Merocele (see also Hernia, femoral) 553.00
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