ICD-10-CM K35.210: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without perforation, with abscess

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K35.210

Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without perforation, with abscess

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K35.210

Inclusion Terms

(Acute) appendicitis with generalized peritonitis without rupture or perforation of appendix, with abscess

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code K35.210 (Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis)

ICD-10-CM code K35.210 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K35.210 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K35.210 - Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without perforation, with abscess. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis related to perforation, abscess.