ICD-9-CM Code 550.12 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 550.12:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 550.12:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 550.12
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without mention of gangrene, bilateral (not specified as recurrent)
Short ICD9 Description: Bilat ing hernia w obst
Parent Code: 550.1 - Inguinal hernia with obstruction without mention of gangrene