K35.3
Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis
Approximate Synonyms
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Acute appendicitis with peritoneal abscess
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Localized peritonitis due to acute appendicitis
Details
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K35.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K35.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K35.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 K35.3 may differ.