ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K35.891
Other acute appendicitis without perforation, with gangrene
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K35.891
(Acute) appendicitis with gangrene NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K35.891 (Other acute appendicitis without perforation)
ICD-10-CM code K35.891 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 K35.891 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K35.891 - Other acute appendicitis without perforation, with gangrene. 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 Other acute appendicitis without perforation related to gangrene.