Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 553.21
Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
  • Short description: Incisional hernia.
  • ICD-9-CM 553.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 553.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 553.21 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM K43.2 Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Approximate Synonyms
  • Incisional hernia
  • Recurrent hernia of anterior abdominal wall
  • Recurrent ventral hernia
  • Ventral hernia, recurrent
Applies To
  • Hernia:
    • postoperative
    • recurrent, ventral
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 553.21:
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