ICD-11 code : DD55;
Preferred Label : Epigastric hernia;
ICD-11 definition : 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.;
Origin ID : 2038859230;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- ICD-10 Mapping
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.
