ICD-10-CM Codes
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
K35-K38 Diseases of appendix

Acute appendicitis K35- >

Clinical Information

A disorder characterized by acute inflammation to the vermiform appendix caused by a pathogenic agent.
Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix.

Codes

K35 Acute appendicitis
- K35.2 Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis
- K35.3 Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis
- K35.8 Other and unspecified acute appendicitis
  - K35.80 Unspecified acute appendicitis
  - K35.89 Other acute appendicitis