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K35.201

Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with perforation, without abscess

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K35K35.2K35.20K35.201

Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K35-K38 - Diseases of appendix

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Appendicitis (acute) with generalized (diffuse) peritonitis following rupture or perforation of appendix NOS

Related Codes

K35.200Billable

Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without perforation or abscess

K35.209Billable

Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without abscess, unspecified as to perforation

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