K35.80
Unspecified acute appendicitis
Applicable To
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Acute appendicitis NOS
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Acute appendicitis without localized) generalized) peritonitis
Approximate Synonyms
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Acute appendicitis
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Acute gangrenous appendicitis
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by acute inflammation to the vermiform appendix caused by a pathogenic agent.
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Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
Details
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K35.80 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K35.80 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K35.80 – other international versions of ICD-10 K35.80 may differ.