Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
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Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K35-K38 | Diseases of appendix | |
| 3 | K35 | Acute appendicitis | |
| 4 | K35.2 | Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis |
Appendicitis (acute) with generalized (diffuse) peritonitis following rupture or perforation
