DD55

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Epigastric hernia

Description

A hernia occurs through the weak area of the upper abdomen between the umbilicus and the xiphoid on the linea alba. Although congenital epigastric hernias have been described in infants, they are usually considered an acquired condition.

Index terms

  • Epigastric hernia
  • Epigastric hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
  • Epigastric hernia with gangrene
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  • Epigastric hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DD50 – Non-abdominal wall hernia
  • DD51 – Inguinal hernia
  • DD52 – Femoral hernia
  • DD53 – Umbilical hernia
  • DD54 – Paraumbilical hernia
  • DD56 – Incisional hernia
  • DD57 – Parastomal hernia
  • DD5Y – Other specified hernias
  • DD5Z – Hernias, unspecified

Foundation entity

Epigastric hernia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2038859230

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 13: Diseases of the digestive system