ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K35.80
Unspecified acute appendicitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K35.80
Inclusion Terms
- Acute appendicitis NOS
- Acute appendicitis without (localized) (generalized) peritonitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K35.80 (Unspecified acute appendicitis)
ICD-10-CM code K35.80 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 K35.80 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K35.80 - Unspecified acute appendicitis. 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 Unspecified acute appendicitis.